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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.04, 1,471.76 and 750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.04, 1,471.76 and 750.08 is: 1,124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.04 : 1,471.76 = 750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.04/1,471.76 = 750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.04x = 1,471.76 × 750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.04x = 1,103,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,937.74/982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.13

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