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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.06, 1,354.47 and 745.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.06, 1,354.47 and 745.02 is: 1,028.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.06 : 1,354.47 = 745.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.06/1,354.47 = 745.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.06x = 1,354.47 × 745.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.06x = 1,009,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,112.45/981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.59

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