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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.68, 1,478.69 and 945.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.68, 1,478.69 and 945.44 is: 1,419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.68 : 1,478.69 = 945.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.68/1,478.69 = 945.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.68x = 1,478.69 × 945.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.68x = 1,398,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,007.95/984.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.76

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