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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.02, 2,708.34 and 982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.02, 2,708.34 and 982.06 is: 1,473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.02 : 2,708.34 = 982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.02/2,708.34 = 982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.02x = 2,708.34 × 982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.02x = 2,659,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,741.93/1,805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.53

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