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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.54, 1,966.98 and 984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.54, 1,966.98 and 984.92 is: 1,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.54 : 1,966.98 = 984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.54/1,966.98 = 984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.54x = 1,966.98 × 984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.54x = 1,937,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,317.94/1,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.26

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