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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.83, 1,924.15 and 980.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.83, 1,924.15 and 980.11 is: 1,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.83 : 1,924.15 = 980.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.83/1,924.15 = 980.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.83x = 1,924.15 × 980.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.83x = 1,885,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,878.66/1,394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.05

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