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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.91, 2,037.81 and 979.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.91, 2,037.81 and 979.59 is: 1,352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.91 : 2,037.81 = 979.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.91/2,037.81 = 979.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.91x = 2,037.81 × 979.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.91x = 1,996,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,218.30/1,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.53

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