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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.61, 1,360.08 and 810.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.61, 1,360.08 and 810.57 is: 1,117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.61 : 1,360.08 = 810.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.61/1,360.08 = 810.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.61x = 1,360.08 × 810.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.61x = 1,102,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,440.05/986.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.40

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