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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.36, 1,964.80 and 983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.36, 1,964.80 and 983.04 is: 1,356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.36 : 1,964.80 = 983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.36/1,964.80 = 983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.36x = 1,964.80 × 983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.36x = 1,931,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,476.99/1,423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.98

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