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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.96, 1,694.99 and 984.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.96, 1,694.99 and 984.10 is: 1,474.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.96 : 1,694.99 = 984.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.96/1,694.99 = 984.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.96x = 1,694.99 × 984.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.96x = 1,668,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,039.66/1,130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.89

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