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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.13, 1,474.70 and 252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.13, 1,474.70 and 252.71 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.13 : 1,474.70 = 252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.13/1,474.70 = 252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.13x = 1,474.70 × 252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.13x = 372,669.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,669.28/983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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