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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.13, 1,957.33 and 981.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.13, 1,957.33 and 981.73 is: 1,471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.13 : 1,957.33 = 981.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.13/1,957.33 = 981.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.13x = 1,957.33 × 981.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.13x = 1,921,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,569.58/1,306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.19

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