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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.71, 1,409.33 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.71, 1,409.33 and 579.52 is: 799.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.71 : 1,409.33 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.71/1,409.33 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.71x = 1,409.33 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.71x = 816,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,738.13/1,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.38

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