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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.85, 1,694.80 and 983.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.85, 1,694.80 and 983.97 is: 1,474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.85 : 1,694.80 = 983.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.85/1,694.80 = 983.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.85x = 1,694.80 × 983.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.85x = 1,667,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,632.36/1,130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.67

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