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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.30, 1,692.45 and 984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.30, 1,692.45 and 984.30 is: 1,476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.30 : 1,692.45 = 984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.30/1,692.45 = 984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.30x = 1,692.45 × 984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.30x = 1,665,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,878.54/1,128.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.45

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