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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,356.48 and 806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,356.48 and 806.20 is: 1,111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,356.48 = 806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,356.48 = 806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,356.48 × 806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 1,093,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,590.78/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.51

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