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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.08, 1,601.28 and 984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.08, 1,601.28 and 984.92 is: 1,480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.08 : 1,601.28 = 984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.08/1,601.28 = 984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.08x = 1,601.28 × 984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.08x = 1,577,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,132.70/1,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.76

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