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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.74, 2,266.83 and 979.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.74, 2,266.83 and 979.26 is: 1,351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.74 : 2,266.83 = 979.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.74/2,266.83 = 979.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.74x = 2,266.83 × 979.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.74x = 2,219,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,815.95/1,642.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.29

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