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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.40, 1,473.60 and 875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.40, 1,473.60 and 875.52 is: 1,313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.40 : 1,473.60 = 875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.40/1,473.60 = 875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.40x = 1,473.60 × 875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.40x = 1,290,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,166.27/982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.28

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