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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.04, 1,474.20 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.04, 1,474.20 and 289.53 is: 434.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.04 : 1,474.20 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.04/1,474.20 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.04x = 1,474.20 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.04x = 426,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,825.13/983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.19

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