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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.90, 1,410.22 and 579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.90, 1,410.22 and 579.87 is: 800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.90 : 1,410.22 = 579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.90/1,410.22 = 579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.90x = 1,410.22 × 579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.90x = 817,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,734.32/1,021.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.21

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