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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.92, 1,733.40 and 979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.92, 1,733.40 and 979.44 is: 1,351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.92 : 1,733.40 = 979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.92/1,733.40 = 979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.92x = 1,733.40 × 979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.92x = 1,697,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,761.30/1,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.81

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