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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.54, 1,466.64 and 979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.54, 1,466.64 and 979.92 is: 1,352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.54 : 1,466.64 = 979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.54/1,466.64 = 979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.54x = 1,466.64 × 979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.54x = 1,437,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,189.87/1,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.60

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