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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.19, 1,354.52 and 842.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.19, 1,354.52 and 842.27 is: 1,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.19 : 1,354.52 = 842.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.19/1,354.52 = 842.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.19x = 1,354.52 × 842.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.19x = 1,140,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,866.89/982.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.55

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