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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.33, 1,470.43 and 799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.33, 1,470.43 and 799.26 is: 1,195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.33 : 1,470.43 = 799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.33/1,470.43 = 799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.33x = 1,470.43 × 799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.33x = 1,175,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,255.88/983.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.18

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