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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.44, 2,971.69 and 870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.44, 2,971.69 and 870.64 is: 1,306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.44 : 2,971.69 = 870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.44/2,971.69 = 870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.44x = 2,971.69 × 870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.44x = 2,587,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,252.97/1,980.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.40

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