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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.03, 1,556.65 and 982.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.03, 1,556.65 and 982.41 is: 1,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.03 : 1,556.65 = 982.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.03/1,556.65 = 982.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.03x = 1,556.65 × 982.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.03x = 1,529,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,263.92/1,130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.30

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