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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.08, 1,643.58 and 983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.08, 1,643.58 and 983.10 is: 1,355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.08 : 1,643.58 = 983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.08/1,643.58 = 983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.08x = 1,643.58 × 983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.08x = 1,615,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,803.50/1,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.45

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