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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980, 1,467.27 and 808.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980, 1,467.27 and 808.73 is: 1,210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980 : 1,467.27 = 808.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980/1,467.27 = 808.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980x = 1,467.27 × 808.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980x = 1,186,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,625.27/980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.84

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