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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.59, 2,054.89 and 982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.59, 2,054.89 and 982.68 is: 1,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.59 : 2,054.89 = 982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.59/2,054.89 = 982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.59x = 2,054.89 × 982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.59x = 2,019,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,299.31/1,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.38

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