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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.21, 1,474.79 and 778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.21, 1,474.79 and 778.14 is: 1,167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.21 : 1,474.79 = 778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.21/1,474.79 = 778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.21x = 1,474.79 × 778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.21x = 1,147,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,589.20/983.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.19

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