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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.97, 1,694.93 and 979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.97, 1,694.93 and 979.90 is: 1,351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.97 : 1,694.93 = 979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.97/1,694.93 = 979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.97x = 1,694.93 × 979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.97x = 1,660,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,852.77/1,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.42

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