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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.96, 1,935.41 and 982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.96, 1,935.41 and 982.98 is: 1,355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.96 : 1,935.41 = 982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.96/1,935.41 = 982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.96x = 1,935.41 × 982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.96x = 1,902,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,464.41/1,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.08

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