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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.01, 1,888.12 and 984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.01, 1,888.12 and 984.88 is: 1,475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.01 : 1,888.12 = 984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.01/1,888.12 = 984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.01x = 1,888.12 × 984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.01x = 1,859,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,571.63/1,260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.84

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