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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.36, 1,523.01 and 983.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.36, 1,523.01 and 983.29 is: 1,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.36 : 1,523.01 = 983.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.36/1,523.01 = 983.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.36x = 1,523.01 × 983.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.36x = 1,497,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,560.50/1,102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.50

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