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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.90, 1,474.40 and 933.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.90, 1,474.40 and 933.69 is: 1,400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.90 : 1,474.40 = 933.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.90/1,474.40 = 933.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.90x = 1,474.40 × 933.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.90x = 1,376,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,640.40/982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.59

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