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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.38, 1,473.24 and 874.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.38, 1,473.24 and 874.03 is: 1,309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.38 : 1,473.24 = 874.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.38/1,473.24 = 874.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.38x = 1,473.24 × 874.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.38x = 1,287,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,652.27/983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.42

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