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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.33, 1,468.67 and 818.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.33, 1,468.67 and 818.73 is: 1,226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.33 : 1,468.67 = 818.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.33/1,468.67 = 818.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.33x = 1,468.67 × 818.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.33x = 1,202,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,440.10/980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.57

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