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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.26, 1,587.43 and 984.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.26, 1,587.43 and 984.41 is: 1,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.26 : 1,587.43 = 984.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.26/1,587.43 = 984.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.26x = 1,587.43 × 984.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.26x = 1,562,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,681.97/1,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.55

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