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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.06, 1,474.57 and 618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.06, 1,474.57 and 618.10 is: 927.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.06 : 1,474.57 = 618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.06/1,474.57 = 618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.06x = 1,474.57 × 618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.06x = 911,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,426.49/983.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.14

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