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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.86, 1,473.57 and 847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.86, 1,473.57 and 847.50 is: 1,270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.86 : 1,473.57 = 847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.86/1,473.57 = 847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.86x = 1,473.57 × 847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.86x = 1,248,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,850.58/982.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.63

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