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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.66, 1,356.03 and 981.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.66, 1,356.03 and 981.69 is: 1,351.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.66 : 1,356.03 = 981.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.66/1,356.03 = 981.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.66x = 1,356.03 × 981.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.66x = 1,331,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,201.09/984.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.94

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