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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.73, 2,088.27 and 983.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.73, 2,088.27 and 983.49 is: 1,475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.73 : 2,088.27 = 983.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.73/2,088.27 = 983.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.73x = 2,088.27 × 983.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.73x = 2,053,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,782.22/1,391.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.71

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