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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.15, 1,474.40 and 676.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.15, 1,474.40 and 676.15 is: 1,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.15 : 1,474.40 = 676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.15/1,474.40 = 676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.15x = 1,474.40 × 676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.15x = 996,913.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,913.56/984.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.97

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