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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.94, 1,696.30 and 981.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.94, 1,696.30 and 981.57 is: 1,468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.94 : 1,696.30 = 981.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.94/1,696.30 = 981.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.94x = 1,696.30 × 981.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.94x = 1,665,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,037.19/1,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.36

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