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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.76, 1,981.53 and 977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.76, 1,981.53 and 977.48 is: 1,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.76 : 1,981.53 = 977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.76/1,981.53 = 977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.76x = 1,981.53 × 977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.76x = 1,936,907.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,907.23/1,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.19

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