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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.62, 2,494.52 and 979.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.62, 2,494.52 and 979.62 is: 1,351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.62 : 2,494.52 = 979.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.62/2,494.52 = 979.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.62x = 2,494.52 × 979.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.62x = 2,443,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,681.68/1,807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.88

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