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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.10, 1,348.35 and 952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.10, 1,348.35 and 952.76 is: 1,310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.10 : 1,348.35 = 952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.10/1,348.35 = 952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.10x = 1,348.35 × 952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.10x = 1,284,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,653.74/980.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.74

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