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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.88, 1,473.18 and 591.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.88, 1,473.18 and 591.82 is: 887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.88 : 1,473.18 = 591.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.88/1,473.18 = 591.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.88x = 1,473.18 × 591.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.88x = 871,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,857.39/981.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.95

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