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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.13, 1,470.54 and 614.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.13, 1,470.54 and 614.49 is: 921.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.13 : 1,470.54 = 614.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.13/1,470.54 = 614.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.13x = 1,470.54 × 614.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.13x = 903,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,628.91/980.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.94

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