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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.52, 1,988.34 and 980.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.52, 1,988.34 and 980.68 is: 1,466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.52 : 1,988.34 = 980.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.52/1,988.34 = 980.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.52x = 1,988.34 × 980.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.52x = 1,949,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,925.27/1,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.64

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