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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.28, 1,469.66 and 850.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.28, 1,469.66 and 850.10 is: 1,274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.28 : 1,469.66 = 850.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.28/1,469.66 = 850.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.28x = 1,469.66 × 850.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.28x = 1,249,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,352.31/980.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.49

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