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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.52, 1,354.73 and 746.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.52, 1,354.73 and 746.11 is: 1,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.52 : 1,354.73 = 746.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.52/1,354.73 = 746.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.52x = 1,354.73 × 746.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.52x = 1,010,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,775.56/981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.81

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