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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.79, 1,474.19 and 933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.79, 1,474.19 and 933.52 is: 1,400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.79 : 1,474.19 = 933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.79/1,474.19 = 933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.79x = 1,474.19 × 933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.79x = 1,376,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,177.50/982.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.28

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