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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.11, 1,476.25 and 933.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.11, 1,476.25 and 933.77 is: 1,402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.11 : 1,476.25 = 933.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.11/1,476.25 = 933.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.11x = 1,476.25 × 933.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.11x = 1,378,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,477.96/983.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.16

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