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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.36, 1,352.70 and 816.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.36, 1,352.70 and 816.12 is: 1,124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.36 : 1,352.70 = 816.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.36/1,352.70 = 816.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.36x = 1,352.70 × 816.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.36x = 1,103,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,965.52/981.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.93

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