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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.73, 2,708.77 and 984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.73, 2,708.77 and 984.96 is: 1,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.73 : 2,708.77 = 984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.73/2,708.77 = 984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.73x = 2,708.77 × 984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.73x = 2,668,030.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,030.10/1,808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.08

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