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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.45, 1,473.30 and 950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.45, 1,473.30 and 950.48 is: 1,423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.45 : 1,473.30 = 950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.45/1,473.30 = 950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.45x = 1,473.30 × 950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.45x = 1,400,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,349.97/983.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.91

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