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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.95, 1,353.82 and 909.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.95, 1,353.82 and 909.04 is: 1,252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.95 : 1,353.82 = 909.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.95/1,353.82 = 909.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.95x = 1,353.82 × 909.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.95x = 1,230,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,676.53/982.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.02

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