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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.46, 1,483.59 and 887.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.46, 1,483.59 and 887.07 is: 1,336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.46 : 1,483.59 = 887.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.46/1,483.59 = 887.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.46x = 1,483.59 × 887.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.46x = 1,316,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,048.18/984.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.82

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