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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.62, 1,473.91 and 252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.62, 1,473.91 and 252.19 is: 378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.62 : 1,473.91 = 252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.62/1,473.91 = 252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.62x = 1,473.91 × 252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.62x = 371,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,701.05/982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.28

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