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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.32, 1,472.95 and 938.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.32, 1,472.95 and 938.23 is: 1,405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.32 : 1,472.95 = 938.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.32/1,472.95 = 938.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.32x = 1,472.95 × 938.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.32x = 1,381,965.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,965.88/983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.41

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