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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.19, 1,470.67 and 674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.19, 1,470.67 and 674.64 is: 1,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.19 : 1,470.67 = 674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.19/1,470.67 = 674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.19x = 1,470.67 × 674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.19x = 992,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,171.12/982.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.17

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