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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.26, 1,815.18 and 983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.26, 1,815.18 and 983.10 is: 1,356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.26 : 1,815.18 = 983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.26/1,815.18 = 983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.26x = 1,815.18 × 983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.26x = 1,784,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,503.46/1,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.77

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