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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.24, 1,551.44 and 984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.24, 1,551.44 and 984.48 is: 1,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.24 : 1,551.44 = 984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.24/1,551.44 = 984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.24x = 1,551.44 × 984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.24x = 1,527,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,361.65/1,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.80

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