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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.52, 1,353.60 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.52, 1,353.60 and 804.96 is: 1,107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.52 : 1,353.60 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.52/1,353.60 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.52x = 1,353.60 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.52x = 1,089,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,593.86/983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.85

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