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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.76, 2,006.88 and 982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.76, 2,006.88 and 982.73 is: 1,355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.76 : 2,006.88 = 982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.76/2,006.88 = 982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.76x = 2,006.88 × 982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.76x = 1,972,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,222.51/1,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.70

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