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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.62, 1,670.22 and 984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.62, 1,670.22 and 984.30 is: 1,474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.62 : 1,670.22 = 984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.62/1,670.22 = 984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.62x = 1,670.22 × 984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.62x = 1,643,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,997.55/1,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.94

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