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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.20, 1,382.20 and 984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.20, 1,382.20 and 984.20 is: 1,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.20 : 1,382.20 = 984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.20/1,382.20 = 984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.20x = 1,382.20 × 984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.20x = 1,360,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,361.24/984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.20

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