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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.81, 1,469.84 and 737.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.81, 1,469.84 and 737.18 is: 1,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.81 : 1,469.84 = 737.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.81/1,469.84 = 737.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.81x = 1,469.84 × 737.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.81x = 1,083,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,525.62/980.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.73

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