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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.81, 1,560.24 and 984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.81, 1,560.24 and 984.06 is: 1,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.81 : 1,560.24 = 984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.81/1,560.24 = 984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.81x = 1,560.24 × 984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.81x = 1,535,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,369.77/1,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.52

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