We first prove that if a,b>0, then
(1+a)21+(1+b)21≥1+ab1
with equality if and only if a=b=1. To prove this we multiply through by (1+a)2(1+b)2(1+ab) and simplify to obtain the equivalent inequality a3b+ab3−a2b2−2ab+1≥0. This can be written as ab(a−b)2+(ab−1)2≥0, which is clearly true. Equality occurs if and only if a=b and ab=1, that is a=b=1.
Similarly
(1+b)21+(1+c)21≥1+bc1with equality if and only if b=c=1,
(1+c)21+(1+a)21≥1+ca1with equality if and only if c=a=1.
Adding the three inequalities gives the desired result.