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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.44, 2,265.86 and 979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.44, 2,265.86 and 979.08 is: 1,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.44 : 2,265.86 = 979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.44/2,265.86 = 979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.44x = 2,265.86 × 979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.44x = 2,218,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,458.21/1,642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.71

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