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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.74, 1,480.01 and 370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.74, 1,480.01 and 370.15 is: 555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.74 : 1,480.01 = 370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.74/1,480.01 = 370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.74x = 1,480.01 × 370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.74x = 547,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,820.15/986.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.18

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