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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.70, 1,354.32 and 759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.70, 1,354.32 and 759.06 is: 1,045.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.70 : 1,354.32 = 759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.70/1,354.32 = 759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.70x = 1,354.32 × 759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.70x = 1,028,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,010.14/983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.04

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