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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.49, 1,472.64 and 787.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.49, 1,472.64 and 787.56 is: 1,179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.49 : 1,472.64 = 787.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.49/1,472.64 = 787.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.49x = 1,472.64 × 787.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.49x = 1,159,792.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,792.36/983.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.26

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