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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.49, 1,468.14 and 784.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.49, 1,468.14 and 784.58 is: 1,174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.49 : 1,468.14 = 784.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.49/1,468.14 = 784.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.49x = 1,468.14 × 784.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.49x = 1,151,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,865.94/980.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.79

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