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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.28, 1,355.46 and 857.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.28, 1,355.46 and 857.90 is: 1,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.28 : 1,355.46 = 857.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.28/1,355.46 = 857.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.28x = 1,355.46 × 857.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.28x = 1,162,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,849.13/982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.83

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