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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.31, 1,981.77 and 1,120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.31, 1,981.77 and 1,120.94 is: 1,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.31 : 1,981.77 = 1,120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.31/1,981.77 = 1,120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.31x = 1,981.77 × 1,120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.31x = 2,221,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,445.26/1,435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.71

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