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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.41, 1,963.47 and 981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.41, 1,963.47 and 981.28 is: 1,353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.41 : 1,963.47 = 981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.41/1,963.47 = 981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.41x = 1,963.47 × 981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.41x = 1,926,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,713.84/1,423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.59

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