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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.72, 1,474.80 and 792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.72, 1,474.80 and 792.64 is: 1,189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.72 : 1,474.80 = 792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.72/1,474.80 = 792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.72x = 1,474.80 × 792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.72x = 1,168,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,985.47/982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.54

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