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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.05, 1,474.56 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.05, 1,474.56 and 252.61 is: 378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.05 : 1,474.56 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.05/1,474.56 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.05x = 1,474.56 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.05x = 372,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,488.60/983.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.91

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