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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.15, 1,468.31 and 774.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.15, 1,468.31 and 774.03 is: 1,161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.15 : 1,468.31 = 774.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.15/1,468.31 = 774.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.15x = 1,468.31 × 774.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.15x = 1,136,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,512.12/978.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.90

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