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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.76, 2,117.30 and 979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.76, 2,117.30 and 979 is: 1,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.76 : 2,117.30 = 979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.76/2,117.30 = 979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.76x = 2,117.30 × 979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.76x = 2,072,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,836.70/1,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.22

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