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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.18, 1,358.48 and 948.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.18, 1,358.48 and 948.14 is: 1,310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.18 : 1,358.48 = 948.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.18/1,358.48 = 948.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.18x = 1,358.48 × 948.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.18x = 1,288,029.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,029.23/983.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.06

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