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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.06, 1,745.14 and 980.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.06, 1,745.14 and 980.63 is: 1,354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.06 : 1,745.14 = 980.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.06/1,745.14 = 980.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.06x = 1,745.14 × 980.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.06x = 1,711,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,333.84/1,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.91

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