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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.13, 1,469.37 and 671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.13, 1,469.37 and 671.22 is: 1,006.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.13 : 1,469.37 = 671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.13/1,469.37 = 671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.13x = 1,469.37 × 671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.13x = 986,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,270.53/980.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.27

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