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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.96, 1,481.03 and 886.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.96, 1,481.03 and 886.11 is: 1,329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.96 : 1,481.03 = 886.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.96/1,481.03 = 886.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.96x = 1,481.03 × 886.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.96x = 1,312,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,355.49/986.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.69

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