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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.73, 2,172.24 and 984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.73, 2,172.24 and 984.24 is: 1,357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.73 : 2,172.24 = 984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.73/2,172.24 = 984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.73x = 2,172.24 × 984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.73x = 2,138,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,005.50/1,574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.70

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