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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.76, 1,896.48 and 983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.76, 1,896.48 and 983.34 is: 1,357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.76 : 1,896.48 = 983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.76/1,896.48 = 983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.76x = 1,896.48 × 983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.76x = 1,864,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,884.64/1,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.50

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