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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.17, 1,903.79 and 1,081.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.17, 1,903.79 and 1,081.91 is: 1,491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.17 : 1,903.79 = 1,081.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.17/1,903.79 = 1,081.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.17x = 1,903.79 × 1,081.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.17x = 2,059,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,714.51/1,381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.28

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