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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,471.77 and 685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,471.77 and 685.80 is: 1,027.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,471.77 = 685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,471.77 = 685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,471.77 × 685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 1,009,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,339.87/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.57

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