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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.38, 1,661.41 and 980.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.38, 1,661.41 and 980.56 is: 1,352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.38 : 1,661.41 = 980.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.38/1,661.41 = 980.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.38x = 1,661.41 × 980.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.38x = 1,629,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,112.19/1,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.66

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