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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.02, 1,473.39 and 788.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.02, 1,473.39 and 788.13 is: 1,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.02 : 1,473.39 = 788.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.02/1,473.39 = 788.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.02x = 1,473.39 × 788.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.02x = 1,161,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,222.86/984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.09

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