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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.49, 1,474.34 and 721.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.49, 1,474.34 and 721.85 is: 1,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.49 : 1,474.34 = 721.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.49/1,474.34 = 721.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.49x = 1,474.34 × 721.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.49x = 1,064,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,241.35/982.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.21

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