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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.71, 2,863.62 and 983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.71, 2,863.62 and 983.88 is: 1,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.71 : 2,863.62 = 983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.71/2,863.62 = 983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.71x = 2,863.62 × 983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.71x = 2,817,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,458.45/1,909.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.33

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