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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.31, 1,475.22 and 904.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.31, 1,475.22 and 904.07 is: 1,357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.31 : 1,475.22 = 904.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.31/1,475.22 = 904.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.31x = 1,475.22 × 904.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.31x = 1,333,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,702.15/982.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.72

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