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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.71, 1,508.64 and 982.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.71, 1,508.64 and 982.18 is: 1,476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.71 : 1,508.64 = 982.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.71/1,508.64 = 982.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.71x = 1,508.64 × 982.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.71x = 1,481,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,752.26/1,003.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.28

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