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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.60, 1,661.74 and 983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.60, 1,661.74 and 983.08 is: 1,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.60 : 1,661.74 = 983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.60/1,661.74 = 983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.60x = 1,661.74 × 983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.60x = 1,633,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,623.36/1,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.28

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