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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.72, 2,204.34 and 982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.72, 2,204.34 and 982.48 is: 1,471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.72 : 2,204.34 = 982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.72/2,204.34 = 982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.72x = 2,204.34 × 982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.72x = 2,165,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,719.96/1,471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.56

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