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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.81, 1,473.12 and 767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.81, 1,473.12 and 767.16 is: 1,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.81 : 1,473.12 = 767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.81/1,473.12 = 767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.81x = 1,473.12 × 767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.81x = 1,130,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,118.74/981.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.06

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