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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.34, 1,469.16 and 764.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.34, 1,469.16 and 764.26 is: 1,144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.34 : 1,469.16 = 764.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.34/1,469.16 = 764.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.34x = 1,469.16 × 764.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.34x = 1,122,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,820.22/981.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.17

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