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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.50, 2,381.24 and 979.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.50, 2,381.24 and 979.50 is: 1,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.50 : 2,381.24 = 979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.50/2,381.24 = 979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.50x = 2,381.24 × 979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.50x = 2,332,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,424.58/1,725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.74

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