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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.60, 1,376.60 and 982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.60, 1,376.60 and 982.60 is: 1,376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.60 : 1,376.60 = 982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.60/1,376.60 = 982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.60x = 1,376.60 × 982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.60x = 1,352,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,647.16/982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.60

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