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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.50, 1,820.49 and 982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.50, 1,820.49 and 982.73 is: 1,357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.50 : 1,820.49 = 982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.50/1,820.49 = 982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.50x = 1,820.49 × 982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.50x = 1,789,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,050.14/1,317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.91

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