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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.90, 1,479.70 and 848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.90, 1,479.70 and 848.98 is: 1,278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.90 : 1,479.70 = 848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.90/1,479.70 = 848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.90x = 1,479.70 × 848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.90x = 1,256,235.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,235.71/982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.09

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