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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.40, 1,471.20 and 737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.40, 1,471.20 and 737.60 is: 1,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.40 : 1,471.20 = 737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.40/1,471.20 = 737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.40x = 1,471.20 × 737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.40x = 1,085,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,157.12/982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.60

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