Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.56, 1,356 and 773.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 981.56, 1,356 and 773.12 is: 1,068.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981.56 : 1,356 = 773.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981.56/1,356 = 773.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981.56x = 1,356 × 773.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981.56x = 1,048,350.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,048,350.72/981.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068.05
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