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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.57, 1,562.54 and 579.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.57, 1,562.54 and 579.15 is: 868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.57 : 1,562.54 = 579.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.57/1,562.54 = 579.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.57x = 1,562.54 × 579.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.57x = 904,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,942.15/1,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.83

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