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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.79, 1,797.44 and 1,021.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.79, 1,797.44 and 1,021.53 is: 1,410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.79 : 1,797.44 = 1,021.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.79/1,797.44 = 1,021.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.79x = 1,797.44 × 1,021.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.79x = 1,836,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,133.78/1,301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.47

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