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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.40, 1,475.10 and 767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.40, 1,475.10 and 767.16 is: 1,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.40 : 1,475.10 = 767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.40/1,475.10 = 767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.40x = 1,475.10 × 767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.40x = 1,131,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,637.72/983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.74

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