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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.01, 1,473.62 and 653.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.01, 1,473.62 and 653.45 is: 980.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.01 : 1,473.62 = 653.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.01/1,473.62 = 653.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.01x = 1,473.62 × 653.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.01x = 962,926.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,926.35/982.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.57

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