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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.11, 2,057.94 and 981.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.11, 2,057.94 and 981.07 is: 1,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.11 : 2,057.94 = 981.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.11/2,057.94 = 981.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.11x = 2,057.94 × 981.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.11x = 2,018,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,983.20/1,373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.37

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