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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.40, 1,453.55 and 979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.40, 1,453.55 and 979.70 is: 1,449.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.40 : 1,453.55 = 979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.40/1,453.55 = 979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.40x = 1,453.55 × 979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.40x = 1,424,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,030.77/982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.55

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