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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.08, 1,472.10 and 820.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.08, 1,472.10 and 820.36 is: 1,228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.08 : 1,472.10 = 820.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.08/1,472.10 = 820.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.08x = 1,472.10 × 820.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.08x = 1,207,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,651.96/983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.44

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