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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.69, 1,349.01 and 973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.69, 1,349.01 and 973.46 is: 1,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.69 : 1,349.01 = 973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.69/1,349.01 = 973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.69x = 1,349.01 × 973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.69x = 1,313,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,202.41/982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.33

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