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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.07, 1,830.06 and 979.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.07, 1,830.06 and 979.50 is: 1,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.07 : 1,830.06 = 979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.07/1,830.06 = 979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.07x = 1,830.06 × 979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.07x = 1,792,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,543.77/1,220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.21

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