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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.04, 1,409.10 and 579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.04, 1,409.10 and 579.02 is: 799.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.04 : 1,409.10 = 579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.04/1,409.10 = 579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.04x = 1,409.10 × 579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.04x = 815,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,897.08/1,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.08

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