Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.80, 1,364 and 972.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 981.80, 1,364 and 972.80 is: 1,351.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981.80 : 1,364 = 972.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981.80/1,364 = 972.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981.80x = 1,364 × 972.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981.80x = 1,326,899.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,326,899.20/981.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,351.50
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