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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.98, 1,551.15 and 984.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.98, 1,551.15 and 984.15 is: 1,354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.98 : 1,551.15 = 984.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.98/1,551.15 = 984.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.98x = 1,551.15 × 984.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.98x = 1,526,564.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,564.27/1,126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.56

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