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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.93, 1,482.06 and 947.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.93, 1,482.06 and 947.69 is: 1,423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.93 : 1,482.06 = 947.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.93/1,482.06 = 947.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.93x = 1,482.06 × 947.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.93x = 1,404,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,533.44/986.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.13

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