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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.51, 1,468.94 and 763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.51, 1,468.94 and 763.02 is: 1,143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.51 : 1,468.94 = 763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.51/1,468.94 = 763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.51x = 1,468.94 × 763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.51x = 1,120,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,826.78/980.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.11

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