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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.96, 2,975.51 and 813.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.96, 2,975.51 and 813.67 is: 1,220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.96 : 2,975.51 = 813.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.96/2,975.51 = 813.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.96x = 2,975.51 × 813.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.96x = 2,421,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,077.82/1,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.33

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