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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.52, 1,770.73 and 984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.52, 1,770.73 and 984.82 is: 1,358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.52 : 1,770.73 = 984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.52/1,770.73 = 984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.52x = 1,770.73 × 984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.52x = 1,743,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,850.32/1,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.65

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