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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.51, 1,417.83 and 579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.51, 1,417.83 and 579.40 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.51 : 1,417.83 = 579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.51/1,417.83 = 579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.51x = 1,417.83 × 579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.51x = 821,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,494.59/1,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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