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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.36, 1,467.81 and 797.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.36, 1,467.81 and 797.46 is: 1,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.36 : 1,467.81 = 797.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.36/1,467.81 = 797.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.36x = 1,467.81 × 797.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.36x = 1,170,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,519.76/978.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.41

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