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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.72, 1,468.94 and 806.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.72, 1,468.94 and 806.76 is: 1,207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.72 : 1,468.94 = 806.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.72/1,468.94 = 806.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.72x = 1,468.94 × 806.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.72x = 1,185,078.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,078.00/981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.14

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