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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.38, 1,660.03 and 979.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.38, 1,660.03 and 979.56 is: 1,351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.38 : 1,660.03 = 979.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.38/1,660.03 = 979.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.38x = 1,660.03 × 979.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.38x = 1,626,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,098.99/1,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.28

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