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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.56, 1,967.92 and 984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.56, 1,967.92 and 984.70 is: 1,358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.56 : 1,967.92 = 984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.56/1,967.92 = 984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.56x = 1,967.92 × 984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.56x = 1,937,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,810.82/1,426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.38

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