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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.62, 1,572.37 and 982.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.62, 1,572.37 and 982.55 is: 1,354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.62 : 1,572.37 = 982.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.62/1,572.37 = 982.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.62x = 1,572.37 × 982.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.62x = 1,544,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,933.62/1,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.47

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