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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.94, 1,466.40 and 932.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.94, 1,466.40 and 932.10 is: 1,389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.94 : 1,466.40 = 932.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.94/1,466.40 = 932.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.94x = 1,466.40 × 932.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.94x = 1,366,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,831.44/983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.14

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