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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.95, 1,862.68 and 981.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.95, 1,862.68 and 981.81 is: 1,471.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.95 : 1,862.68 = 981.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.95/1,862.68 = 981.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.95x = 1,862.68 × 981.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.95x = 1,828,783.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,783.63/1,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.33

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