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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,473.66 and 722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,473.66 and 722.52 is: 1,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,473.66 = 722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,473.66 = 722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,473.66 × 722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 1,064,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,748.82/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.98

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