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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.87, 1,561.77 and 579.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.87, 1,561.77 and 579.86 is: 869.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.87 : 1,561.77 = 579.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.87/1,561.77 = 579.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.87x = 1,561.77 × 579.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.87x = 905,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,607.95/1,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.21

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