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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.40, 1,469.40 and 954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.40, 1,469.40 and 954.40 is: 1,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.40 : 1,469.40 = 954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.40/1,469.40 = 954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.40x = 1,469.40 × 954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.40x = 1,402,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,395.36/981.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.97

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