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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.27, 1,962.97 and 981.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.27, 1,962.97 and 981.07 is: 1,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.27 : 1,962.97 = 981.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.27/1,962.97 = 981.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.27x = 1,962.97 × 981.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.27x = 1,925,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,810.98/1,423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.09

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