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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.20, 1,886.10 and 983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.20, 1,886.10 and 983.80 is: 1,473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.20 : 1,886.10 = 983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.20/1,886.10 = 983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.20x = 1,886.10 × 983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.20x = 1,855,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,545.18/1,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.59

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