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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.81, 1,563.52 and 977.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.81, 1,563.52 and 977.21 is: 1,466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.81 : 1,563.52 = 977.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.81/1,563.52 = 977.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.81x = 1,563.52 × 977.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.81x = 1,527,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,887.38/1,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.57

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