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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.82, 1,353.48 and 902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.82, 1,353.48 and 902.46 is: 1,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.82 : 1,353.48 = 902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.82/1,353.48 = 902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.82x = 1,353.48 × 902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.82x = 1,221,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,461.56/980.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.35

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