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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.36, 1,455.57 and 984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.36, 1,455.57 and 984.63 is: 1,358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.36 : 1,455.57 = 984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.36/1,455.57 = 984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.36x = 1,455.57 × 984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.36x = 1,433,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,185.69/1,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.01

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