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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.26, 1,902.35 and 975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.26, 1,902.35 and 975.32 is: 1,345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.26 : 1,902.35 = 975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.26/1,902.35 = 975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.26x = 1,902.35 × 975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.26x = 1,855,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,402.64/1,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.21

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