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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.03, 1,467.90 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.03, 1,467.90 and 570.36 is: 853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.03 : 1,467.90 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.03/1,467.90 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.03x = 1,467.90 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.03x = 837,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,231.44/981.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.42

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