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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.91, 1,811.82 and 981.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.91, 1,811.82 and 981.81 is: 1,353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.91 : 1,811.82 = 981.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.91/1,811.82 = 981.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.91x = 1,811.82 × 981.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.91x = 1,778,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,862.99/1,313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.87

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