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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.70, 1,472.61 and 905.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.70, 1,472.61 and 905.88 is: 1,361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.70 : 1,472.61 = 905.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.70/1,472.61 = 905.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.70x = 1,472.61 × 905.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.70x = 1,334,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,016.87/979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.67

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