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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.74, 1,354.26 and 879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.74, 1,354.26 and 879.40 is: 1,206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.74 : 1,354.26 = 879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.74/1,354.26 = 879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.74x = 1,354.26 × 879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.74x = 1,190,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,936.24/986.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.94

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