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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.10, 1,588.44 and 983.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.10, 1,588.44 and 983.91 is: 1,468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.10 : 1,588.44 = 983.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.10/1,588.44 = 983.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.10x = 1,588.44 × 983.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.10x = 1,562,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,882.00/1,064.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.74

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