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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.71, 1,467.50 and 670.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.71, 1,467.50 and 670.11 is: 1,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.71 : 1,467.50 = 670.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.71/1,467.50 = 670.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.71x = 1,467.50 × 670.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.71x = 983,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,383.07/979.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.75

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