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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.48, 2,073.03 and 991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.48, 2,073.03 and 991.06 is: 1,487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.48 : 2,073.03 = 991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.48/2,073.03 = 991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.48x = 2,073.03 × 991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.48x = 2,054,488.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,488.21/1,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.17

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