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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.76, 1,800.96 and 981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.76, 1,800.96 and 981.76 is: 1,476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.76 : 1,800.96 = 981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.76/1,800.96 = 981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.76x = 1,800.96 × 981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.76x = 1,768,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,110.49/1,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.18

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