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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.54, 1,660.34 and 983.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.54, 1,660.34 and 983.11 is: 1,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.54 : 1,660.34 = 983.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.54/1,660.34 = 983.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.54x = 1,660.34 × 983.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.54x = 1,632,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,291.48/1,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.12

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