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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.74, 1,485.24 and 965.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.74, 1,485.24 and 965.73 is: 1,459.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.74 : 1,485.24 = 965.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.74/1,485.24 = 965.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.74x = 1,485.24 × 965.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.74x = 1,434,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,340.83/982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.53

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