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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.46, 1,420.60 and 981.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.46, 1,420.60 and 981.56 is: 1,357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.46 : 1,420.60 = 981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.46/1,420.60 = 981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.46x = 1,420.60 × 981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.46x = 1,394,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,401.68/1,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.13

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