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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.53, 1,673.46 and 982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.53, 1,673.46 and 982.27 is: 1,478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.53 : 1,673.46 = 982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.53/1,673.46 = 982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.53x = 1,673.46 × 982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.53x = 1,643,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,789.55/1,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.85

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