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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.95, 1,772.55 and 984.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.95, 1,772.55 and 984.69 is: 1,474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.95 : 1,772.55 = 984.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.95/1,772.55 = 984.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.95x = 1,772.55 × 984.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.95x = 1,745,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,412.26/1,183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.23

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