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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.78, 2,266.11 and 979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.78, 2,266.11 and 979.08 is: 1,351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.78 : 2,266.11 = 979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.78/2,266.11 = 979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.78x = 2,266.11 × 979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.78x = 2,218,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,702.98/1,641.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.40

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