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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.82, 1,780.26 and 984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.82, 1,780.26 and 984.48 is: 1,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.82 : 1,780.26 = 984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.82/1,780.26 = 984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.82x = 1,780.26 × 984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.82x = 1,752,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,630.36/1,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.02

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