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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.72, 1,471 and 672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.72, 1,471 and 672.52 is: 1,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.72 : 1,471 = 672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.72/1,471 = 672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.72x = 1,471 × 672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.72x = 989,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,276.92/981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.70

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