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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.61, 1,356.75 and 819.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.61, 1,356.75 and 819.72 is: 1,130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.61 : 1,356.75 = 819.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.61/1,356.75 = 819.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.61x = 1,356.75 × 819.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.61x = 1,112,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,155.11/983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.69

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