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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.22, 1,468.74 and 671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.22, 1,468.74 and 671.02 is: 1,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.22 : 1,468.74 = 671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.22/1,468.74 = 671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.22x = 1,468.74 × 671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.22x = 985,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,553.91/980.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.44

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