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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.44, 1,664.98 and 980.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.44, 1,664.98 and 980.73 is: 1,470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.44 : 1,664.98 = 980.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.44/1,664.98 = 980.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.44x = 1,664.98 × 980.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.44x = 1,632,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,893.38/1,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.49

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