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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.94, 1,553.90 and 984.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.94, 1,553.90 and 984.03 is: 1,476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.94 : 1,553.90 = 984.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.94/1,553.90 = 984.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.94x = 1,553.90 × 984.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.94x = 1,529,084.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,084.22/1,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.04

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