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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.07, 1,358.46 and 951.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.07, 1,358.46 and 951.03 is: 1,314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.07 : 1,358.46 = 951.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.07/1,358.46 = 951.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.07x = 1,358.46 × 951.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.07x = 1,291,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,936.21/983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.19

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