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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.74, 1,472.54 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.74, 1,472.54 and 251.32 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.74 : 1,472.54 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.74/1,472.54 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.74x = 1,472.54 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.74x = 370,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,078.75/981.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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