Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.14, 1,353.41 and 612.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 981.14, 1,353.41 and 612.50 is: 844.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981.14 : 1,353.41 = 612.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981.14/1,353.41 = 612.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981.14x = 1,353.41 × 612.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981.14x = 828,963.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 828,963.63/981.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844.90
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