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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.19, 1,357.05 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.19, 1,357.05 and 590.16 is: 814.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.19 : 1,357.05 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.19/1,357.05 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.19x = 1,357.05 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.19x = 800,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,876.63/983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.57

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