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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.51, 1,960.55 and 982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.51, 1,960.55 and 982.20 is: 1,472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.51 : 1,960.55 = 982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.51/1,960.55 = 982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.51x = 1,960.55 × 982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.51x = 1,925,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,652.21/1,307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.76

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