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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.51, 1,470.19 and 672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.51, 1,470.19 and 672.50 is: 1,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.51 : 1,470.19 = 672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.51/1,470.19 = 672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.51x = 1,470.19 × 672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.51x = 988,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,705.08/980.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.36

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