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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.36, 2,565.96 and 980.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.36, 2,565.96 and 980.56 is: 1,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.36 : 2,565.96 = 980.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.36/2,565.96 = 980.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.36x = 2,565.96 × 980.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.36x = 2,516,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,077.74/1,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.22

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