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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.94, 2,071.40 and 983.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.94, 2,071.40 and 983.94 is: 1,475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.94 : 2,071.40 = 983.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.94/2,071.40 = 983.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.94x = 2,071.40 × 983.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.94x = 2,038,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,133.32/1,380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.90

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