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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.98, 1,475.01 and 839.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.98, 1,475.01 and 839.34 is: 1,259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.98 : 1,475.01 = 839.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.98/1,475.01 = 839.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.98x = 1,475.01 × 839.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.98x = 1,238,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,034.89/982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.47

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