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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.07, 1,344.43 and 927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.07, 1,344.43 and 927.10 is: 1,271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.07 : 1,344.43 = 927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.07/1,344.43 = 927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.07x = 1,344.43 × 927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.07x = 1,246,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,421.05/980.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.77

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