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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.48, 1,469.10 and 875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.48, 1,469.10 and 875.40 is: 1,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.48 : 1,469.10 = 875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.48/1,469.10 = 875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.48x = 1,469.10 × 875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.48x = 1,286,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,050.14/984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.32

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