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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.35, 1,564.10 and 579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.35, 1,564.10 and 579.87 is: 870.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.35 : 1,564.10 = 579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.35/1,564.10 = 579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.35x = 1,564.10 × 579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.35x = 906,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,971.77/1,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.12

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