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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.55, 1,825.73 and 982.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.55, 1,825.73 and 982.82 is: 1,474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.55 : 1,825.73 = 982.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.55/1,825.73 = 982.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.55x = 1,825.73 × 982.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.55x = 1,794,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,363.96/1,216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.96

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