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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.17, 1,963.37 and 982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.17, 1,963.37 and 982.44 is: 1,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.17 : 1,963.37 = 982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.17/1,963.37 = 982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.17x = 1,963.37 × 982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.17x = 1,928,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,895.68/1,422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.30

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