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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.20, 1,354.02 and 951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.20, 1,354.02 and 951.40 is: 1,314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.20 : 1,354.02 = 951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.20/1,354.02 = 951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.20x = 1,354.02 × 951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.20x = 1,288,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,214.63/980.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.24

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