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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.32, 1,461.92 and 947.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.32, 1,461.92 and 947.76 is: 1,410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.32 : 1,461.92 = 947.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.32/1,461.92 = 947.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.32x = 1,461.92 × 947.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.32x = 1,385,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,549.30/982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.49

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