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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.72, 1,473.18 and 674.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.72, 1,473.18 and 674.13 is: 1,011.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.72 : 1,473.18 = 674.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.72/1,473.18 = 674.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.72x = 1,473.18 × 674.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.72x = 993,114.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,114.83/981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.61

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