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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.45, 1,470.23 and 672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.45, 1,470.23 and 672.22 is: 1,005.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.45 : 1,470.23 = 672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.45/1,470.23 = 672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.45x = 1,470.23 × 672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.45x = 988,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,318.01/982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.97

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