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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.59, 2,076.74 and 979.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.59, 2,076.74 and 979.71 is: 1,352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.59 : 2,076.74 = 979.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.59/2,076.74 = 979.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.59x = 2,076.74 × 979.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.59x = 2,034,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,602.95/1,504.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.26

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