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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.93, 1,964.41 and 983.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.93, 1,964.41 and 983.19 is: 1,357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.93 : 1,964.41 = 983.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.93/1,964.41 = 983.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.93x = 1,964.41 × 983.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.93x = 1,931,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,388.27/1,422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.34

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