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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.36, 1,472.10 and 874.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.36, 1,472.10 and 874.36 is: 1,310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.36 : 1,472.10 = 874.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.36/1,472.10 = 874.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.36x = 1,472.10 × 874.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.36x = 1,287,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,145.36/982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.26

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