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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.26, 2,929.34 and 979.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.26, 2,929.34 and 979.10 is: 1,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.26 : 2,929.34 = 979.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.26/2,929.34 = 979.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.26x = 2,929.34 × 979.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.26x = 2,868,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,104.60/1,953.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.37

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