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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.03, 1,386.67 and 579.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.03, 1,386.67 and 579.55 is: 799.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.03 : 1,386.67 = 579.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.03/1,386.67 = 579.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.03x = 1,386.67 × 579.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.03x = 803,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,642.40/1,005.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.62

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