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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.52, 1,466.28 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.52, 1,466.28 and 670.16 is: 1,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.52 : 1,466.28 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.52/1,466.28 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.52x = 1,466.28 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.52x = 982,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,642.20/977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.24

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