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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.64, 1,357.20 and 946.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.64, 1,357.20 and 946.68 is: 1,302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.64 : 1,357.20 = 946.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.64/1,357.20 = 946.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.64x = 1,357.20 × 946.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.64x = 1,284,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,834.10/986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.23

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