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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.73, 1,682.16 and 983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.73, 1,682.16 and 983.60 is: 1,356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.73 : 1,682.16 = 983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.73/1,682.16 = 983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.73x = 1,682.16 × 983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.73x = 1,654,576.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,576.25/1,219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.52

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