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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.51, 2,703.20 and 982.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.51, 2,703.20 and 982.49 is: 1,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.51 : 2,703.20 = 982.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.51/2,703.20 = 982.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.51x = 2,703.20 × 982.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.51x = 2,655,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,848.54/1,803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.60

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