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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.97, 1,346.51 and 867.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.97, 1,346.51 and 867.97 is: 1,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.97 : 1,346.51 = 867.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.97/1,346.51 = 867.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.97x = 1,346.51 × 867.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.97x = 1,168,730.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,730.28/980.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.40

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