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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.02, 1,354.94 and 843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.02, 1,354.94 and 843.30 is: 1,162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.02 : 1,354.94 = 843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.02/1,354.94 = 843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.02x = 1,354.94 × 843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.02x = 1,142,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,620.90/983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.36

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