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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.88, 1,887 and 983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.88, 1,887 and 983.76 is: 1,473.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.88 : 1,887 = 983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.88/1,887 = 983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.88x = 1,887 × 983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.88x = 1,856,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,355.12/1,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.44

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