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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.71, 1,474.84 and 867.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.71, 1,474.84 and 867.37 is: 1,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.71 : 1,474.84 = 867.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.71/1,474.84 = 867.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.71x = 1,474.84 × 867.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.71x = 1,279,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,231.97/982.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.74

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