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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.99, 1,410.18 and 579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.99, 1,410.18 and 579.80 is: 800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.99 : 1,410.18 = 579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.99/1,410.18 = 579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.99x = 1,410.18 × 579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.99x = 817,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,628.06/1,021.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.04

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