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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.36, 1,394.70 and 983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.36, 1,394.70 and 983.96 is: 1,358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.36 : 1,394.70 = 983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.36/1,394.70 = 983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.36x = 1,394.70 × 983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.36x = 1,372,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,329.01/1,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.26

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