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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.26, 1,707.45 and 984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.26, 1,707.45 and 984.06 is: 1,474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.26 : 1,707.45 = 984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.26/1,707.45 = 984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.26x = 1,707.45 × 984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.26x = 1,680,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,233.25/1,139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.85

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