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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.44, 1,409.56 and 579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.44, 1,409.56 and 579.34 is: 799.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.44 : 1,409.56 = 579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.44/1,409.56 = 579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.44x = 1,409.56 × 579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.44x = 816,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,614.49/1,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.47

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