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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.04, 1,477.72 and 830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.04, 1,477.72 and 830.40 is: 1,250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.04 : 1,477.72 = 830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.04/1,477.72 = 830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.04x = 1,477.72 × 830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.04x = 1,227,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,098.69/981.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.81

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