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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.64, 1,991.76 and 982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.64, 1,991.76 and 982.08 is: 1,472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.64 : 1,991.76 = 982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.64/1,991.76 = 982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.64x = 1,991.76 × 982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.64x = 1,956,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,067.66/1,328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.23

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