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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.18, 1,813.70 and 982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.18, 1,813.70 and 982.04 is: 1,355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.18 : 1,813.70 = 982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.18/1,813.70 = 982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.18x = 1,813.70 × 982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.18x = 1,781,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,119.33/1,314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.31

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