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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.56, 1,955.64 and 980.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.56, 1,955.64 and 980.48 is: 1,468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.56 : 1,955.64 = 980.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.56/1,955.64 = 980.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.56x = 1,955.64 × 980.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.56x = 1,917,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,465.91/1,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.69

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