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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.41, 1,409.66 and 579.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.41, 1,409.66 and 579.47 is: 799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.41 : 1,409.66 = 579.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.41/1,409.66 = 579.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.41x = 1,409.66 × 579.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.41x = 816,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,845.73/1,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.72

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