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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983, 1,355.46 and 808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983, 1,355.46 and 808.04 is: 1,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983 : 1,355.46 = 808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983/1,355.46 = 808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983x = 1,355.46 × 808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983x = 1,095,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,265.90/983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.21

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