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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.44, 1,872.20 and 981.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.44, 1,872.20 and 981.84 is: 1,356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.44 : 1,872.20 = 981.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.44/1,872.20 = 981.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.44x = 1,872.20 × 981.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.44x = 1,838,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,200.85/1,355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.17

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