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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.52, 1,471.97 and 866.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.52, 1,471.97 and 866.09 is: 1,298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.52 : 1,471.97 = 866.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.52/1,471.97 = 866.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.52x = 1,471.97 × 866.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.52x = 1,274,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,864.34/981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.87

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