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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.91, 1,474.04 and 674.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.91, 1,474.04 and 674.89 is: 1,011.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.91 : 1,474.04 = 674.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.91/1,474.04 = 674.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.91x = 1,474.04 × 674.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.91x = 994,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,811.48/983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.08

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