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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.54, 1,814.30 and 983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.54, 1,814.30 and 983.44 is: 1,358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.54 : 1,814.30 = 983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.54/1,814.30 = 983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.54x = 1,814.30 × 983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.54x = 1,784,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,255.19/1,313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.36

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