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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.20, 1,471.80 and 736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.20, 1,471.80 and 736.40 is: 1,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.20 : 1,471.80 = 736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.20/1,471.80 = 736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.20x = 1,471.80 × 736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.20x = 1,083,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,833.52/981.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.60

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