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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.93, 1,441.26 and 980.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.93, 1,441.26 and 980.73 is: 1,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.93 : 1,441.26 = 980.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.93/1,441.26 = 980.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.93x = 1,441.26 × 980.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.93x = 1,413,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,486.92/1,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.60

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