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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.52, 1,476.51 and 917.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.52, 1,476.51 and 917.52 is: 1,378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.52 : 1,476.51 = 917.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.52/1,476.51 = 917.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.52x = 1,476.51 × 917.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.52x = 1,354,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,727.46/982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.83

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