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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.97, 2,037.20 and 979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.97, 2,037.20 and 979.44 is: 1,351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.97 : 2,037.20 = 979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.97/2,037.20 = 979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.97x = 2,037.20 × 979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.97x = 1,995,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,310.27/1,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.86

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