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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.71, 1,510.14 and 983.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.71, 1,510.14 and 983.18 is: 1,477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.71 : 1,510.14 = 983.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.71/1,510.14 = 983.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.71x = 1,510.14 × 983.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.71x = 1,484,739.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,739.45/1,004.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.78

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