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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.89, 2,060.55 and 982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.89, 2,060.55 and 982.88 is: 1,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.89 : 2,060.55 = 982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.89/2,060.55 = 982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.89x = 2,060.55 × 982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.89x = 2,025,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,263.08/1,372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.18

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