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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.44, 1,993.77 and 981.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.44, 1,993.77 and 981.03 is: 1,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.44 : 1,993.77 = 981.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.44/1,993.77 = 981.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.44x = 1,993.77 × 981.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.44x = 1,955,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,948.18/1,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.15

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