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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.05, 1,810.48 and 980.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.05, 1,810.48 and 980.89 is: 1,352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.05 : 1,810.48 = 980.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.05/1,810.48 = 980.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.05x = 1,810.48 × 980.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.05x = 1,775,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,881.73/1,313.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.49

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