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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.38, 1,438.66 and 979.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.38, 1,438.66 and 979.81 is: 1,351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.38 : 1,438.66 = 979.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.38/1,438.66 = 979.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.38x = 1,438.66 × 979.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.38x = 1,409,613.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,613.45/1,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.01

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