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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.56, 1,758.33 and 980.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.56, 1,758.33 and 980.34 is: 1,354.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.56 : 1,758.33 = 980.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.56/1,758.33 = 980.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.56x = 1,758.33 × 980.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.56x = 1,723,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,761.23/1,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.57

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