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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,468.66 and 943.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,468.66 and 943.72 is: 1,414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,468.66 = 943.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,468.66 = 943.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,468.66 × 943.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 1,386,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,003.82/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.06

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