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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.76, 2,092.29 and 983.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.76, 2,092.29 and 983.83 is: 1,479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.76 : 2,092.29 = 983.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.76/2,092.29 = 983.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.76x = 2,092.29 × 983.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.76x = 2,058,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,457.67/1,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.03

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