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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.92, 1,467.57 and 904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.92, 1,467.57 and 904.08 is: 1,351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.92 : 1,467.57 = 904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.92/1,467.57 = 904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.92x = 1,467.57 × 904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.92x = 1,326,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,800.69/981.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.23

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