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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.98, 1,484.93 and 977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.98, 1,484.93 and 977.68 is: 1,340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.98 : 1,484.93 = 977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.98/1,484.93 = 977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.98x = 1,484.93 × 977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.98x = 1,451,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,786.36/1,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.55

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