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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.19, 1,472.12 and 494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.19, 1,472.12 and 494.11 is: 741.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.19 : 1,472.12 = 494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.19/1,472.12 = 494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.19x = 1,472.12 × 494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.19x = 727,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,389.21/981.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.33

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