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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.30, 1,759.38 and 979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.30, 1,759.38 and 979.04 is: 1,351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.30 : 1,759.38 = 979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.30/1,759.38 = 979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.30x = 1,759.38 × 979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.30x = 1,722,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,503.40/1,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.73

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