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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.29, 1,473.30 and 672.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.29, 1,473.30 and 672.38 is: 1,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.29 : 1,473.30 = 672.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.29/1,473.30 = 672.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.29x = 1,473.30 × 672.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.29x = 990,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,610.09/981.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.50

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