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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.01, 1,355.07 and 808.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.01, 1,355.07 and 808.05 is: 1,113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.01 : 1,355.07 = 808.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.01/1,355.07 = 808.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.01x = 1,355.07 × 808.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.01x = 1,094,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,964.31/983.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.89

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