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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.41, 1,980.98 and 1,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.41, 1,980.98 and 1,031.74 is: 1,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.41 : 1,980.98 = 1,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.41/1,980.98 = 1,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.41x = 1,980.98 × 1,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.41x = 2,043,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,856.31/1,323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.39

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