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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.22, 1,352.63 and 919.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.22, 1,352.63 and 919.64 is: 1,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.22 : 1,352.63 = 919.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.22/1,352.63 = 919.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.22x = 1,352.63 × 919.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.22x = 1,243,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,938.33/982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.46

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