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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.64, 1,353.06 and 943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.64, 1,353.06 and 943.68 is: 1,298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.64 : 1,353.06 = 943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.64/1,353.06 = 943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.64x = 1,353.06 × 943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.64x = 1,276,855.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,855.66/983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.09

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