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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.72, 1,408.26 and 981.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.72, 1,408.26 and 981.55 is: 1,360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.72 : 1,408.26 = 981.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.72/1,408.26 = 981.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.72x = 1,408.26 × 981.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.72x = 1,382,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,272.70/1,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.88

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