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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.58, 1,475.36 and 674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.58, 1,475.36 and 674.49 is: 1,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.58 : 1,475.36 = 674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.58/1,475.36 = 674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.58x = 1,475.36 × 674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.58x = 995,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,119.90/983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.74

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