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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.51, 1,350.26 and 917.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.51, 1,350.26 and 917.99 is: 1,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.51 : 1,350.26 = 917.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.51/1,350.26 = 917.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.51x = 1,350.26 × 917.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.51x = 1,239,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,513.84/980.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.16

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