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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.93, 1,986.49 and 981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.93, 1,986.49 and 981.80 is: 1,469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.93 : 1,986.49 = 981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.93/1,986.49 = 981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.93x = 1,986.49 × 981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.93x = 1,950,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,335.88/1,326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.81

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