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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.56, 2,036.96 and 979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.56, 2,036.96 and 979.44 is: 1,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.56 : 2,036.96 = 979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.56/2,036.96 = 979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.56x = 2,036.96 × 979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.56x = 1,995,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,080.10/1,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.17

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