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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.86, 1,909.98 and 1,031.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.86, 1,909.98 and 1,031.94 is: 1,426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.86 : 1,909.98 = 1,031.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.86/1,909.98 = 1,031.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.86x = 1,909.98 × 1,031.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.86x = 1,970,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,984.76/1,381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.33

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