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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.35, 1,662.78 and 983.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.35, 1,662.78 and 983.83 is: 1,358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.35 : 1,662.78 = 983.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.35/1,662.78 = 983.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.35x = 1,662.78 × 983.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.35x = 1,635,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,887.93/1,204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.32

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