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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.71, 1,468.99 and 671.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.71, 1,468.99 and 671.11 is: 1,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.71 : 1,468.99 = 671.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.71/1,468.99 = 671.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.71x = 1,468.99 × 671.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.71x = 985,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,853.88/980.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.25

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