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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.40, 1,550.69 and 981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.40, 1,550.69 and 981.80 is: 1,464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.40 : 1,550.69 = 981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.40/1,550.69 = 981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.40x = 1,550.69 × 981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.40x = 1,522,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,467.44/1,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.76

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