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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.81, 1,477.68 and 957.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.81, 1,477.68 and 957.61 is: 1,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.81 : 1,477.68 = 957.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.81/1,477.68 = 957.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.81x = 1,477.68 × 957.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.81x = 1,415,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,033.76/986.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.95

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