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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.95, 1,472.94 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.95, 1,472.94 and 251.51 is: 377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.95 : 1,472.94 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.95/1,472.94 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.95x = 1,472.94 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.95x = 370,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,457.30/981.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.27

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