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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.40, 1,492.80 and 982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.40, 1,492.80 and 982.40 is: 1,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.40 : 1,492.80 = 982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.40/1,492.80 = 982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.40x = 1,492.80 × 982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.40x = 1,466,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,526.72/982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.80

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