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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.48, 1,356.04 and 816.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.48, 1,356.04 and 816.24 is: 1,126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.48 : 1,356.04 = 816.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.48/1,356.04 = 816.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.48x = 1,356.04 × 816.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.48x = 1,106,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,854.09/982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.59

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