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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.46, 1,963.04 and 981.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.46, 1,963.04 and 981.56 is: 1,352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.46 : 1,963.04 = 981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.46/1,963.04 = 981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.46x = 1,963.04 × 981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.46x = 1,926,841.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,841.54/1,424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.68

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