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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.20, 1,467.18 and 690.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.20, 1,467.18 and 690.03 is: 1,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.20 : 1,467.18 = 690.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.20/1,467.18 = 690.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.20x = 1,467.18 × 690.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.20x = 1,012,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,398.22/979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.90

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