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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.44, 1,409.64 and 579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.44, 1,409.64 and 579.16 is: 799.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.44 : 1,409.64 = 579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.44/1,409.64 = 579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.44x = 1,409.64 × 579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.44x = 816,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,407.10/1,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.27

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