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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.50, 1,362.18 and 751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.50, 1,362.18 and 751.60 is: 1,037.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.50 : 1,362.18 = 751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.50/1,362.18 = 751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.50x = 1,362.18 × 751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.50x = 1,023,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,814.49/986.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.83

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