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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.76, 1,815.21 and 979.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.76, 1,815.21 and 979.49 is: 1,467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.76 : 1,815.21 = 979.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.76/1,815.21 = 979.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.76x = 1,815.21 × 979.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.76x = 1,777,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,984.58/1,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.27

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