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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.38, 1,352.73 and 744.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.38, 1,352.73 and 744.56 is: 1,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.38 : 1,352.73 = 744.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.38/1,352.73 = 744.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.38x = 1,352.73 × 744.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.38x = 1,007,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,189.75/981.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.30

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