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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.44, 1,673.82 and 981.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.44, 1,673.82 and 981.48 is: 1,357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.44 : 1,673.82 = 981.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.44/1,673.82 = 981.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.44x = 1,673.82 × 981.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.44x = 1,642,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,820.85/1,210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.21

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