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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.56, 1,460.70 and 843.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.56, 1,460.70 and 843.48 is: 1,257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.56 : 1,460.70 = 843.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.56/1,460.70 = 843.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.56x = 1,460.70 × 843.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.56x = 1,232,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,071.24/979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.78

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