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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.78, 1,480.28 and 694.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.78, 1,480.28 and 694.47 is: 1,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.78 : 1,480.28 = 694.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.78/1,480.28 = 694.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.78x = 1,480.28 × 694.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.78x = 1,028,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,012.13/986.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.78

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