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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.39, 1,409.53 and 579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.39, 1,409.53 and 579.34 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.39 : 1,409.53 = 579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.39/1,409.53 = 579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.39x = 1,409.53 × 579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.39x = 816,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,597.11/1,021.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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