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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.05, 1,471.57 and 616.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.05, 1,471.57 and 616.09 is: 924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.05 : 1,471.57 = 616.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.05/1,471.57 = 616.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.05x = 1,471.57 × 616.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.05x = 906,619.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,619.56/981.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.13

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