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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.68, 1,473.89 and 819.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.68, 1,473.89 and 819.17 is: 1,228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.68 : 1,473.89 = 819.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.68/1,473.89 = 819.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.68x = 1,473.89 × 819.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.68x = 1,207,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,366.47/982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.65

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