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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.20, 1,351.99 and 601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.20, 1,351.99 and 601.90 is: 830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.20 : 1,351.99 = 601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.20/1,351.99 = 601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.20x = 1,351.99 × 601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.20x = 813,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,760.15/980.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.20

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