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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.60, 1,467.48 and 805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.60, 1,467.48 and 805.16 is: 1,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.60 : 1,467.48 = 805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.60/1,467.48 = 805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.60x = 1,467.48 × 805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.60x = 1,181,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,556.20/980.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.93

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