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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.17, 2,020.44 and 980.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.17, 2,020.44 and 980.41 is: 1,467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.17 : 2,020.44 = 980.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.17/2,020.44 = 980.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.17x = 2,020.44 × 980.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.17x = 1,980,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,844.58/1,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.11

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