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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.55, 2,021.33 and 979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.55, 2,021.33 and 979.30 is: 1,465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.55 : 2,021.33 = 979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.55/2,021.33 = 979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.55x = 2,021.33 × 979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.55x = 1,979,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,483.57/1,350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.69

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