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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.46, 1,352.43 and 747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.46, 1,352.43 and 747.18 is: 1,030.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.46 : 1,352.43 = 747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.46/1,352.43 = 747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.46x = 1,352.43 × 747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.46x = 1,010,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,508.65/980.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.65

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