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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.23, 1,466.01 and 849.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.23, 1,466.01 and 849.09 is: 1,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.23 : 1,466.01 = 849.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.23/1,466.01 = 849.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.23x = 1,466.01 × 849.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.23x = 1,244,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,774.43/979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.18

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