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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.92, 1,501.92 and 983.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.92, 1,501.92 and 983.32 is: 1,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.92 : 1,501.92 = 983.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.92/1,501.92 = 983.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.92x = 1,501.92 × 983.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.92x = 1,476,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,867.97/1,088.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.27

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