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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.64, 1,473.98 and 873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.64, 1,473.98 and 873.62 is: 1,309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.64 : 1,473.98 = 873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.64/1,473.98 = 873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.64x = 1,473.98 × 873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.64x = 1,287,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,698.41/983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.12

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