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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.91, 1,562.55 and 579.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.91, 1,562.55 and 579.91 is: 869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.91 : 1,562.55 = 579.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.91/1,562.55 = 579.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.91x = 1,562.55 × 579.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.91x = 906,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,138.37/1,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.69

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