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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.36, 1,468.38 and 654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.36, 1,468.38 and 654.12 is: 981.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.36 : 1,468.38 = 654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.36/1,468.38 = 654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.36x = 1,468.38 × 654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.36x = 960,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,496.73/978.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.74

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