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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.45, 1,472.95 and 829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.45, 1,472.95 and 829.36 is: 1,243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.45 : 1,472.95 = 829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.45/1,472.95 = 829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.45x = 1,472.95 × 829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.45x = 1,221,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,605.81/982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.43

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