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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.96, 2,255.58 and 982.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.96, 2,255.58 and 982.82 is: 1,474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.96 : 2,255.58 = 982.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.96/2,255.58 = 982.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.96x = 2,255.58 × 982.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.96x = 2,216,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,829.14/1,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.98

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