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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.43, 1,466.13 and 670.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.43, 1,466.13 and 670.42 is: 1,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.43 : 1,466.13 = 670.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.43/1,466.13 = 670.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.43x = 1,466.13 × 670.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.43x = 982,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,922.87/978.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.59

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