Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.14, 1,352 and 848.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 980.14, 1,352 and 848.92 is: 1,171.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
980.14 : 1,352 = 848.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
980.14/1,352 = 848.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
980.14x = 1,352 × 848.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
980.14x = 1,147,739.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,147,739.84/980.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171.00
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