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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.63, 1,351.58 and 934.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.63, 1,351.58 and 934.49 is: 1,287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.63 : 1,351.58 = 934.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.63/1,351.58 = 934.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.63x = 1,351.58 × 934.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.63x = 1,263,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,037.99/980.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.99

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