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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.70, 1,479.30 and 843.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.70, 1,479.30 and 843.42 is: 1,264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.70 : 1,479.30 = 843.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.70/1,479.30 = 843.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.70x = 1,479.30 × 843.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.70x = 1,247,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,671.21/986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.49

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