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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978, 1,464.48 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978, 1,464.48 and 669.12 is: 1,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978 : 1,464.48 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978/1,464.48 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978x = 1,464.48 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978x = 979,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,912.86/978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.96

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