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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.67, 1,566.04 and 980.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.67, 1,566.04 and 980.83 is: 1,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.67 : 1,566.04 = 980.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.67/1,566.04 = 980.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.67x = 1,566.04 × 980.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.67x = 1,536,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,012.41/1,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.13

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