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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.21, 1,469.75 and 671.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.21, 1,469.75 and 671.61 is: 1,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.21 : 1,469.75 = 671.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.21/1,469.75 = 671.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.21x = 1,469.75 × 671.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.21x = 987,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,095.44/981.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.00

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