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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.98, 2,565.62 and 980.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.98, 2,565.62 and 980.02 is: 1,468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.98 : 2,565.62 = 980.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.98/2,565.62 = 980.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.98x = 2,565.62 × 980.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.98x = 2,514,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,358.91/1,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.68

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