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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.12, 2,074.50 and 980.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.12, 2,074.50 and 980.67 is: 1,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.12 : 2,074.50 = 980.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.12/2,074.50 = 980.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.12x = 2,074.50 × 980.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.12x = 2,034,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,399.92/1,503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.45

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