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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.08, 1,471.42 and 723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.08, 1,471.42 and 723.02 is: 1,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.08 : 1,471.42 = 723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.08/1,471.42 = 723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.08x = 1,471.42 × 723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.08x = 1,063,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,855.12/983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.17

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