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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.82, 1,956.86 and 981.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.82, 1,956.86 and 981.42 is: 1,470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.82 : 1,956.86 = 981.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.82/1,956.86 = 981.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.82x = 1,956.86 × 981.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.82x = 1,920,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,492.98/1,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.72

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