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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.95, 1,473.71 and 829.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.95, 1,473.71 and 829.86 is: 1,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.95 : 1,473.71 = 829.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.95/1,473.71 = 829.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.95x = 1,473.71 × 829.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.95x = 1,222,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,968.83/982.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.18

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