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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.12, 1,472.38 and 461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.12, 1,472.38 and 461.15 is: 692.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.12 : 1,472.38 = 461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.12/1,472.38 = 461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.12x = 1,472.38 × 461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.12x = 678,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,985.04/981.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.05

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