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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.93, 1,468.07 and 834.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.93, 1,468.07 and 834.13 is: 1,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.93 : 1,468.07 = 834.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.93/1,468.07 = 834.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.93x = 1,468.07 × 834.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.93x = 1,224,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,549.72/979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.64

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