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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.04, 1,354.84 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.04, 1,354.84 and 755.52 is: 1,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.04 : 1,354.84 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.04/1,354.84 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.04x = 1,354.84 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.04x = 1,023,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,608.72/983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.27

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