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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.65, 1,510.04 and 983.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.65, 1,510.04 and 983.12 is: 1,477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.65 : 1,510.04 = 983.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.65/1,510.04 = 983.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.65x = 1,510.04 × 983.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.65x = 1,484,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,553.93/1,004.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.68

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