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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.78, 1,473.40 and 673.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.78, 1,473.40 and 673.69 is: 1,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.78 : 1,473.40 = 673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.78/1,473.40 = 673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.78x = 1,473.40 × 673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.78x = 992,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,614.85/982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.01

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