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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.36, 1,512.48 and 983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.36, 1,512.48 and 983.36 is: 1,476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.36 : 1,512.48 = 983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.36/1,512.48 = 983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.36x = 1,512.48 × 983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.36x = 1,487,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,312.33/1,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.45

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