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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.55, 1,473.86 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.55, 1,473.86 and 252.14 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.55 : 1,473.86 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.55/1,473.86 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.55x = 1,473.86 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.55x = 371,612.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,612.32/982.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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