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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,725.94, 2,381.75 and 979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,725.94, 2,381.75 and 979.88 is: 1,352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,725.94 : 2,381.75 = 979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,725.94/2,381.75 = 979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,725.94x = 2,381.75 × 979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,725.94x = 2,333,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,831.64/1,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.21

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