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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.03, 2,380.67 and 979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.03, 2,380.67 and 979.12 is: 1,351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.03 : 2,380.67 = 979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.03/2,380.67 = 979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.03x = 2,380.67 × 979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.03x = 2,330,961.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,961.61/1,725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.26

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