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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.22, 1,706.47 and 981.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.22, 1,706.47 and 981.94 is: 1,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.22 : 1,706.47 = 981.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.22/1,706.47 = 981.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.22x = 1,706.47 × 981.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.22x = 1,675,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,646.24/1,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.73

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