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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.91, 2,048.11 and 980.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.91, 2,048.11 and 980.17 is: 1,351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.91 : 2,048.11 = 980.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.91/2,048.11 = 980.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.91x = 2,048.11 × 980.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.91x = 2,007,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,488.41/1,484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.93

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