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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.41, 1,474.49 and 738.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.41, 1,474.49 and 738.19 is: 1,107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.41 : 1,474.49 = 738.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.41/1,474.49 = 738.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.41x = 1,474.49 × 738.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.41x = 1,088,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,453.77/982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.94

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