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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.28, 1,993.92 and 979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.28, 1,993.92 and 979.92 is: 1,351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.28 : 1,993.92 = 979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.28/1,993.92 = 979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.28x = 1,993.92 × 979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.28x = 1,953,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,882.09/1,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.91

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