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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.01, 1,467.68 and 670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.01, 1,467.68 and 670.10 is: 1,004.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.01 : 1,467.68 = 670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.01/1,467.68 = 670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.01x = 1,467.68 × 670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.01x = 983,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,486.70/979.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.58

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