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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.08, 1,645.49 and 984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.08, 1,645.49 and 984.60 is: 1,355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.08 : 1,645.49 = 984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.08/1,645.49 = 984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.08x = 1,645.49 × 984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.08x = 1,620,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,144.53/1,195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.68

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