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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.96, 1,486.22 and 846.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.96, 1,486.22 and 846.59 is: 1,270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.96 : 1,486.22 = 846.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.96/1,486.22 = 846.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.96x = 1,486.22 × 846.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.96x = 1,258,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,207.33/989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.97

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