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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.47, 2,007.59 and 984.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.47, 2,007.59 and 984.22 is: 1,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.47 : 2,007.59 = 984.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.47/2,007.59 = 984.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.47x = 2,007.59 × 984.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.47x = 1,975,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,900.29/1,456.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.64

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