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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.20, 1,464.96 and 825.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.20, 1,464.96 and 825.48 is: 1,234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.20 : 1,464.96 = 825.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.20/1,464.96 = 825.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.20x = 1,464.96 × 825.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.20x = 1,209,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,295.18/979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.98

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