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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.84, 1,476.11 and 925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.84, 1,476.11 and 925.88 is: 1,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.84 : 1,476.11 = 925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.84/1,476.11 = 925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.84x = 1,476.11 × 925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.84x = 1,366,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,695.66/983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.15

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