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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.17, 1,471.76 and 924.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.17, 1,471.76 and 924.09 is: 1,386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.17 : 1,471.76 = 924.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.17/1,471.76 = 924.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.17x = 1,471.76 × 924.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.17x = 1,360,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,034.08/981.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.14

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