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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.52, 1,661.24 and 984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.52, 1,661.24 and 984.64 is: 1,483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.52 : 1,661.24 = 984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.52/1,661.24 = 984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.52x = 1,661.24 × 984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.52x = 1,635,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,723.35/1,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.62

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