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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.15, 1,409.08 and 579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.15, 1,409.08 and 579.04 is: 799.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.15 : 1,409.08 = 579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.15/1,409.08 = 579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.15x = 1,409.08 × 579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.15x = 815,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,913.68/1,021.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.01

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