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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.43, 1,358.82 and 948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.43, 1,358.82 and 948.40 is: 1,310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.43 : 1,358.82 = 948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.43/1,358.82 = 948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.43x = 1,358.82 × 948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.43x = 1,288,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,701.49/983.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.42

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