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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.94, 1,349.32 and 901.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.94, 1,349.32 and 901.57 is: 1,241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.94 : 1,349.32 = 901.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.94/1,349.32 = 901.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.94x = 1,349.32 × 901.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.94x = 1,216,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,501.92/979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.41

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