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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.32, 1,881.34 and 980.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.32, 1,881.34 and 980.53 is: 1,467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.32 : 1,881.34 = 980.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.32/1,881.34 = 980.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.32x = 1,881.34 × 980.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.32x = 1,844,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,700.90/1,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.17

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