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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.11, 1,474.75 and 932.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.11, 1,474.75 and 932.77 is: 1,400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.11 : 1,474.75 = 932.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.11/1,474.75 = 932.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.11x = 1,474.75 × 932.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.11x = 1,375,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,602.56/982.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.66

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