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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.46, 2,509.34 and 980.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.46, 2,509.34 and 980.28 is: 1,469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.46 : 2,509.34 = 980.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.46/2,509.34 = 980.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.46x = 2,509.34 × 980.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.46x = 2,459,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,850.91/1,673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.92

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