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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.52, 1,636.98 and 979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.52, 1,636.98 and 979.60 is: 1,467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.52 : 1,636.98 = 979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.52/1,636.98 = 979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.52x = 1,636.98 × 979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.52x = 1,603,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,585.61/1,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.79

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