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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.01, 1,882.32 and 984.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.01, 1,882.32 and 984.54 is: 1,474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.01 : 1,882.32 = 984.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.01/1,882.32 = 984.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.01x = 1,882.32 × 984.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.01x = 1,853,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,219.33/1,257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.31

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