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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.93, 1,481.06 and 409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.93, 1,481.06 and 409.80 is: 614.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.93 : 1,481.06 = 409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.93/1,481.06 = 409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.93x = 1,481.06 × 409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.93x = 606,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,938.39/986.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.98

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