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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.08, 2,227.60 and 984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.08, 2,227.60 and 984.96 is: 1,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.08 : 2,227.60 = 984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.08/2,227.60 = 984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.08x = 2,227.60 × 984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.08x = 2,194,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,096.90/1,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.35

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