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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.21, 1,934.28 and 983.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.21, 1,934.28 and 983.19 is: 1,356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.21 : 1,934.28 = 983.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.21/1,934.28 = 983.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.21x = 1,934.28 × 983.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.21x = 1,901,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,761.13/1,402.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.26

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