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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.87, 1,482.12 and 804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.87, 1,482.12 and 804.62 is: 1,208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.87 : 1,482.12 = 804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.87/1,482.12 = 804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.87x = 1,482.12 × 804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.87x = 1,192,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,535.98/986.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.41

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