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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614.86, 2,227.90 and 984.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614.86, 2,227.90 and 984.95 is: 1,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614.86 : 2,227.90 = 984.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614.86/2,227.90 = 984.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614.86x = 2,227.90 × 984.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614.86x = 2,194,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,370.11/1,614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.86

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