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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.04, 1,866.41 and 984.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.04, 1,866.41 and 984.91 is: 1,477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.04 : 1,866.41 = 984.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.04/1,866.41 = 984.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.04x = 1,866.41 × 984.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.04x = 1,838,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,233.95/1,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.63

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