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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.44, 1,472.88 and 673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.44, 1,472.88 and 673.35 is: 1,009.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.44 : 1,472.88 = 673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.44/1,472.88 = 673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.44x = 1,472.88 × 673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.44x = 991,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,756.96/982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.48

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