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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.38, 1,474.74 and 875.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.38, 1,474.74 and 875.03 is: 1,310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.38 : 1,474.74 = 875.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.38/1,474.74 = 875.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.38x = 1,474.74 × 875.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.38x = 1,290,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,441.74/984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.92

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