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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.09, 1,468.78 and 764.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.09, 1,468.78 and 764.01 is: 1,143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.09 : 1,468.78 = 764.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.09/1,468.78 = 764.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.09x = 1,468.78 × 764.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.09x = 1,122,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,162.61/981.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.79

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