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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.72, 1,981.08 and 1,014.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.72, 1,981.08 and 1,014.54 is: 1,521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.72 : 1,981.08 = 1,014.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.72/1,981.08 = 1,014.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.72x = 1,981.08 × 1,014.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.72x = 2,009,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,884.90/1,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.81

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