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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.73, 1,475.89 and 904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.73, 1,475.89 and 904.50 is: 1,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.73 : 1,475.89 = 904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.73/1,475.89 = 904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.73x = 1,475.89 × 904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.73x = 1,334,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,940.24/982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.40

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