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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.60, 1,734.28 and 981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.60, 1,734.28 and 981.52 is: 1,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.60 : 1,734.28 = 981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.60/1,734.28 = 981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.60x = 1,734.28 × 981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.60x = 1,702,230.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,230.51/1,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.30

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