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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.41, 1,582.23 and 982.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.41, 1,582.23 and 982.17 is: 1,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.41 : 1,582.23 = 982.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.41/1,582.23 = 982.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.41x = 1,582.23 × 982.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.41x = 1,554,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,018.84/1,147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.37

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