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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.23, 2,273.20 and 984.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.23, 2,273.20 and 984.14 is: 1,358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.23 : 2,273.20 = 984.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.23/2,273.20 = 984.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.23x = 2,273.20 × 984.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.23x = 2,237,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,135.68/1,647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.12

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