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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.54, 1,474.78 and 721.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.54, 1,474.78 and 721.81 is: 1,083.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.54 : 1,474.78 = 721.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.54/1,474.78 = 721.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.54x = 1,474.78 × 721.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.54x = 1,064,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,509.58/982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.42

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