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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.98, 1,351.89 and 804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.98, 1,351.89 and 804.60 is: 1,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.98 : 1,351.89 = 804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.98/1,351.89 = 804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.98x = 1,351.89 × 804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.98x = 1,087,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,730.69/982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.56

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