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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.24, 1,676.10 and 979.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.24, 1,676.10 and 979.96 is: 1,353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.24 : 1,676.10 = 979.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.24/1,676.10 = 979.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.24x = 1,676.10 × 979.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.24x = 1,642,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,510.96/1,213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.82

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