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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.98, 1,573.74 and 983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.98, 1,573.74 and 983.10 is: 1,474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.98 : 1,573.74 = 983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.98/1,573.74 = 983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.98x = 1,573.74 × 983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.98x = 1,547,143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,143.79/1,048.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.90

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