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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.76, 1,471.11 and 848.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.76, 1,471.11 and 848.39 is: 1,273.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.76 : 1,471.11 = 848.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.76/1,471.11 = 848.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.76x = 1,471.11 × 848.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.76x = 1,248,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,075.01/979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.86

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