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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.82, 1,481.59 and 887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.82, 1,481.59 and 887.43 is: 1,336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.82 : 1,481.59 = 887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.82/1,481.59 = 887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.82x = 1,481.59 × 887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.82x = 1,314,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,805.20/983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.43

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