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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.21, 1,975.16 and 983.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.21, 1,975.16 and 983.87 is: 1,356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.21 : 1,975.16 = 983.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.21/1,975.16 = 983.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.21x = 1,975.16 × 983.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.21x = 1,943,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,300.67/1,432.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.85

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