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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.21, 2,171.94 and 984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.21, 2,171.94 and 984.26 is: 1,357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.21 : 2,171.94 = 984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.21/2,171.94 = 984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.21x = 2,171.94 × 984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.21x = 2,137,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,753.66/1,574.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.99

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