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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.33, 1,890.44 and 984.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.33, 1,890.44 and 984.54 is: 1,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.33 : 1,890.44 = 984.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.33/1,890.44 = 984.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.33x = 1,890.44 × 984.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.33x = 1,861,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,213.80/1,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.60

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