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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,473.48 and 791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,473.48 and 791.10 is: 1,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,473.48 = 791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,473.48 = 791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,473.48 × 791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 1,165,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,670.03/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.72

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