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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.89, 1,469.96 and 737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.89, 1,469.96 and 737.13 is: 1,104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.89 : 1,469.96 = 737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.89/1,469.96 = 737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.89x = 1,469.96 × 737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.89x = 1,083,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,552.08/980.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.66

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