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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.70, 2,095.44 and 981.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.70, 2,095.44 and 981.78 is: 1,469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.70 : 2,095.44 = 981.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.70/2,095.44 = 981.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.70x = 2,095.44 × 981.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.70x = 2,057,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,261.08/1,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.79

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