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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.11, 1,743.94 and 984.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.11, 1,743.94 and 984.85 is: 1,357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.11 : 1,743.94 = 984.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.11/1,743.94 = 984.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.11x = 1,743.94 × 984.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.11x = 1,717,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,517.41/1,265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.61

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