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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.51, 1,839.26 and 979.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.51, 1,839.26 and 979.31 is: 1,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.51 : 1,839.26 = 979.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.51/1,839.26 = 979.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.51x = 1,839.26 × 979.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.51x = 1,801,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,212.76/1,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.73

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