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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.96, 1,473.30 and 841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.96, 1,473.30 and 841.20 is: 1,255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.96 : 1,473.30 = 841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.96/1,473.30 = 841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.96x = 1,473.30 × 841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.96x = 1,239,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,339.96/986.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.71

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