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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.19, 1,471.51 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.19, 1,471.51 and 365.14 is: 547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.19 : 1,471.51 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.19/1,471.51 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.19x = 1,471.51 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.19x = 537,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,303.94/981.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.61

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