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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.44, 2,380.96 and 979.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.44, 2,380.96 and 979.39 is: 1,351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.44 : 2,380.96 = 979.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.44/2,380.96 = 979.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.44x = 2,380.96 × 979.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.44x = 2,331,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,892.61/1,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.48

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