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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.76, 1,866.24 and 979.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.76, 1,866.24 and 979.10 is: 1,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.76 : 1,866.24 = 979.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.76/1,866.24 = 979.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.76x = 1,866.24 × 979.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.76x = 1,827,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,235.58/1,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.75

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