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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.47, 1,472.72 and 750.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.47, 1,472.72 and 750.22 is: 1,125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.47 : 1,472.72 = 750.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.47/1,472.72 = 750.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.47x = 1,472.72 × 750.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.47x = 1,104,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,856.57/981.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.71

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