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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.18, 2,062.35 and 981.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.18, 2,062.35 and 981.90 is: 1,472.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.18 : 2,062.35 = 981.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.18/2,062.35 = 981.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.18x = 2,062.35 × 981.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.18x = 2,025,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,021.47/1,375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.55

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