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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.41, 2,968.37 and 808.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.41, 2,968.37 and 808.79 is: 1,212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.41 : 2,968.37 = 808.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.41/2,968.37 = 808.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.41x = 2,968.37 × 808.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.41x = 2,400,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,774.82/1,979.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.88

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