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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.27, 2,168.59 and 984.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.27, 2,168.59 and 984.67 is: 1,476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.27 : 2,168.59 = 984.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.27/2,168.59 = 984.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.27x = 2,168.59 × 984.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.27x = 2,135,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,345.52/1,446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.45

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