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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.86, 1,480.56 and 805.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.86, 1,480.56 and 805.96 is: 1,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.86 : 1,480.56 = 805.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.86/1,480.56 = 805.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.86x = 1,480.56 × 805.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.86x = 1,193,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,272.14/986.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.16

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