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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.16, 2,970.32 and 825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.16, 2,970.32 and 825.76 is: 1,238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.16 : 2,970.32 = 825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.16/2,970.32 = 825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.16x = 2,970.32 × 825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.16x = 2,452,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,771.44/1,980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.67

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