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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.13, 1,357.08 and 731.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.13, 1,357.08 and 731.05 is: 1,010.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.13 : 1,357.08 = 731.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.13/1,357.08 = 731.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.13x = 1,357.08 × 731.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.13x = 992,093.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,093.07/982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.15

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