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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.23, 2,052.51 and 979.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.23, 2,052.51 and 979.97 is: 1,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.23 : 2,052.51 = 979.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.23/2,052.51 = 979.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.23x = 2,052.51 × 979.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.23x = 2,011,387.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,387.96/1,371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.85

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