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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.44, 1,899.60 and 984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.44, 1,899.60 and 984.32 is: 1,357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.44 : 1,899.60 = 984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.44/1,899.60 = 984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.44x = 1,899.60 × 984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.44x = 1,869,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,814.27/1,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.46

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