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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.03, 1,979.99 and 971.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.03, 1,979.99 and 971.29 is: 1,458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.03 : 1,979.99 = 971.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.03/1,979.99 = 971.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.03x = 1,979.99 × 971.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.03x = 1,923,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,151.21/1,319.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.00

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