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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.35, 1,909.04 and 982.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.35, 1,909.04 and 982.09 is: 1,470.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.35 : 1,909.04 = 982.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.35/1,909.04 = 982.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.35x = 1,909.04 × 982.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.35x = 1,874,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,841.36/1,275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.07

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