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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.61, 1,409.94 and 579.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.61, 1,409.94 and 579.59 is: 799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.61 : 1,409.94 = 579.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.61/1,409.94 = 579.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.61x = 1,409.94 × 579.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.61x = 817,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,185.36/1,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.90

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