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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.72, 1,354.01 and 816.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.72, 1,354.01 and 816.05 is: 1,123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.72 : 1,354.01 = 816.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.72/1,354.01 = 816.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.72x = 1,354.01 × 816.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.72x = 1,104,929.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,929.01/983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.22

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