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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.08, 1,465.29 and 816.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.08, 1,465.29 and 816.48 is: 1,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.08 : 1,465.29 = 816.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.08/1,465.29 = 816.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.08x = 1,465.29 × 816.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.08x = 1,196,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,379.98/978.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.20

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