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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.54, 1,469.54 and 569.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.54, 1,469.54 and 569.46 is: 853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.54 : 1,469.54 = 569.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.54/1,469.54 = 569.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.54x = 1,469.54 × 569.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.54x = 836,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,844.25/980.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.45

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