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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.56, 1,473.83 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.56, 1,473.83 and 252.14 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.56 : 1,473.83 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.56/1,473.83 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.56x = 1,473.83 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.56x = 371,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,602.87/982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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