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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.96, 2,047.47 and 980.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.96, 2,047.47 and 980.04 is: 1,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.96 : 2,047.47 = 980.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.96/2,047.47 = 980.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.96x = 2,047.47 × 980.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.96x = 2,006,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,602.50/1,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.01

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