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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.43, 2,085.15 and 980.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.43, 2,085.15 and 980.17 is: 1,352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.43 : 2,085.15 = 980.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.43/2,085.15 = 980.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.43x = 2,085.15 × 980.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.43x = 2,043,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,801.48/1,511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.23

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