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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.79, 1,571.82 and 579.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.79, 1,571.82 and 579.93 is: 869.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.79 : 1,571.82 = 579.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.79/1,571.82 = 579.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.79x = 1,571.82 × 579.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.79x = 911,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,545.57/1,048.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.14

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