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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.90, 1,467.90 and 885.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.90, 1,467.90 and 885.49 is: 1,321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.90 : 1,467.90 = 885.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.90/1,467.90 = 885.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.90x = 1,467.90 × 885.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.90x = 1,299,810.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,810.77/983.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.08

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