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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981, 1,467.84 and 614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981, 1,467.84 and 614.07 is: 918.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981 : 1,467.84 = 614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981/1,467.84 = 614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981x = 1,467.84 × 614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981x = 901,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,356.51/981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.81

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