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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.69, 1,472.19 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.69, 1,472.19 and 288.15 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.69 : 1,472.19 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.69/1,472.19 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.69x = 1,472.19 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.69x = 424,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,211.55/981.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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