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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.15, 1,463.46 and 913.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.15, 1,463.46 and 913.11 is: 1,361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.15 : 1,463.46 = 913.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.15/1,463.46 = 913.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.15x = 1,463.46 × 913.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.15x = 1,336,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,299.96/981.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.97

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