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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.86, 1,474.18 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.86, 1,474.18 and 252.44 is: 378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.86 : 1,474.18 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.86/1,474.18 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.86x = 1,474.18 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.86x = 372,142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,142.00/982.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.63

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