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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.45, 1,470.15 and 651.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.45, 1,470.15 and 651.33 is: 975.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.45 : 1,470.15 = 651.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.45/1,470.15 = 651.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.45x = 1,470.15 × 651.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.45x = 957,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,552.80/981.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.65

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