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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.67, 1,567.42 and 981.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.67, 1,567.42 and 981.83 is: 1,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.67 : 1,567.42 = 981.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.67/1,567.42 = 981.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.67x = 1,567.42 × 981.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.67x = 1,538,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,939.98/1,138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.52

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