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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.51, 1,442.75 and 579.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.51, 1,442.75 and 579.79 is: 800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.51 : 1,442.75 = 579.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.51/1,442.75 = 579.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.51x = 1,442.75 × 579.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.51x = 836,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,489.12/1,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.08

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