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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.91, 1,410.24 and 579.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.91, 1,410.24 and 579.79 is: 800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.91 : 1,410.24 = 579.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.91/1,410.24 = 579.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.91x = 1,410.24 × 579.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.91x = 817,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,646.99/1,021.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.12

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