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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.62, 1,468.91 and 853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.62, 1,468.91 and 853.12 is: 1,276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.62 : 1,468.91 = 853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.62/1,468.91 = 853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.62x = 1,468.91 × 853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.62x = 1,253,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,156.50/981.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.62

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