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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.04, 1,834.56 and 982.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.04, 1,834.56 and 982.74 is: 1,474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.04 : 1,834.56 = 982.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.04/1,834.56 = 982.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.04x = 1,834.56 × 982.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.04x = 1,802,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,895.49/1,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.11

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