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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.33, 1,695.56 and 984.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.33, 1,695.56 and 984.47 is: 1,475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.33 : 1,695.56 = 984.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.33/1,695.56 = 984.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.33x = 1,695.56 × 984.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.33x = 1,669,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,214.55/1,131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.44

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