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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.15, 1,464.95 and 914.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.15, 1,464.95 and 914.11 is: 1,363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.15 : 1,464.95 = 914.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.15/1,464.95 = 914.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.15x = 1,464.95 × 914.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.15x = 1,339,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,125.44/982.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.46

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