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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.76, 1,592.64 and 984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.76, 1,592.64 and 984 is: 1,476

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.76 : 1,592.64 = 984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.76/1,592.64 = 984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.76x = 1,592.64 × 984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.76x = 1,567,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,157.76/1,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476

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