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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.79, 1,836.72 and 975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.79, 1,836.72 and 975.20 is: 1,346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.79 : 1,836.72 = 975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.79/1,836.72 = 975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.79x = 1,836.72 × 975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.79x = 1,791,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,157.72/1,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.95

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