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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.10, 1,471.87 and 750.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.10, 1,471.87 and 750.13 is: 1,124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.10 : 1,471.87 = 750.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.10/1,471.87 = 750.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.10x = 1,471.87 × 750.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.10x = 1,104,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,093.84/982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.22

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