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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.54, 1,731.06 and 981.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.54, 1,731.06 and 981.27 is: 1,471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.54 : 1,731.06 = 981.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.54/1,731.06 = 981.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.54x = 1,731.06 × 981.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.54x = 1,698,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,637.25/1,154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.27

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