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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.21, 1,473.26 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.21, 1,473.26 and 381.09 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.21 : 1,473.26 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.21/1,473.26 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.21x = 1,473.26 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.21x = 561,445.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,445.61/982.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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