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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.95, 1,473.53 and 571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.95, 1,473.53 and 571.28 is: 857.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.95 : 1,473.53 = 571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.95/1,473.53 = 571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.95x = 1,473.53 × 571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.95x = 841,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,787.99/981.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.27

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