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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.56, 1,622.72 and 984.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.56, 1,622.72 and 984.22 is: 1,483.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.56 : 1,622.72 = 984.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.56/1,622.72 = 984.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.56x = 1,622.72 × 984.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.56x = 1,597,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,113.48/1,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.53

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