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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.53, 2,007.67 and 984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.53, 2,007.67 and 984.28 is: 1,356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.53 : 2,007.67 = 984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.53/2,007.67 = 984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.53x = 2,007.67 × 984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.53x = 1,976,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,109.43/1,456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.72

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