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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.08, 2,074.32 and 980.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.08, 2,074.32 and 980.28 is: 1,351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.08 : 2,074.32 = 980.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.08/2,074.32 = 980.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.08x = 2,074.32 × 980.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.08x = 2,033,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,414.41/1,504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.93

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