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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.08, 1,470.60 and 835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.08, 1,470.60 and 835.56 is: 1,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.08 : 1,470.60 = 835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.08/1,470.60 = 835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.08x = 1,470.60 × 835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.08x = 1,228,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,774.54/982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.20

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