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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.91, 1,469.21 and 807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.91, 1,469.21 and 807.17 is: 1,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.91 : 1,469.21 = 807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.91/1,469.21 = 807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.91x = 1,469.21 × 807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.91x = 1,185,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,890.85/980.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.97

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