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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.51, 1,476.12 and 790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.51, 1,476.12 and 790.92 is: 1,183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.51 : 1,476.12 = 790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.51/1,476.12 = 790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.51x = 1,476.12 × 790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.51x = 1,167,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,492.83/986.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.46

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