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Problem 4 -- Three Fractions Not Enough

Source: 46th Austrian Mathematical Olympiad National Competition Part 2 Problem 4

July 14, 2018
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Problem Statement

Let x,y,zx,y,z be positive real numbers with x+y+z3x+y+z \ge 3. Prove that
1x+y+z2+1y+z+x2+1z+x+y21\frac{1}{x+y+z^2} + \frac{1}{y+z+x^2} + \frac{1}{z+x+y^2} \le 1
When does equality hold?
(Karl Czakler)