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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.41, 2,089.47 and 982.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.41, 2,089.47 and 982.31 is: 1,470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.41 : 2,089.47 = 982.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.41/2,089.47 = 982.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.41x = 2,089.47 × 982.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.41x = 2,052,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,507.28/1,395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.90

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