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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.94, 1,984.80 and 979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.94, 1,984.80 and 979.68 is: 1,466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.94 : 1,984.80 = 979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.94/1,984.80 = 979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.94x = 1,984.80 × 979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.94x = 1,944,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,468.86/1,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.48

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