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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.28, 1,354.80 and 734.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.28, 1,354.80 and 734.49 is: 1,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.28 : 1,354.80 = 734.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.28/1,354.80 = 734.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.28x = 1,354.80 × 734.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.28x = 995,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,087.05/983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.01

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