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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.28, 1,833.42 and 979.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.28, 1,833.42 and 979.98 is: 1,352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.28 : 1,833.42 = 979.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.28/1,833.42 = 979.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.28x = 1,833.42 × 979.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.28x = 1,796,714.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,714.93/1,328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.66

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