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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.70, 1,467.11 and 670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.70, 1,467.11 and 670.68 is: 1,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.70 : 1,467.11 = 670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.70/1,467.11 = 670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.70x = 1,467.11 × 670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.70x = 983,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,963.01/979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.36

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