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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.68, 1,817.16 and 984.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.68, 1,817.16 and 984.54 is: 1,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.68 : 1,817.16 = 984.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.68/1,817.16 = 984.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.68x = 1,817.16 × 984.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.68x = 1,789,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,066.71/1,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.77

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