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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.97, 1,959.74 and 981.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.97, 1,959.74 and 981.66 is: 1,471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.97 : 1,959.74 = 981.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.97/1,959.74 = 981.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.97x = 1,959.74 × 981.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.97x = 1,923,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,798.37/1,306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.95

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