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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.08, 1,862.28 and 984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.08, 1,862.28 and 984.88 is: 1,474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.08 : 1,862.28 = 984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.08/1,862.28 = 984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.08x = 1,862.28 × 984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.08x = 1,834,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,122.33/1,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.28

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