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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.61, 1,451.22 and 579.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.61, 1,451.22 and 579.49 is: 799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.61 : 1,451.22 = 579.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.61/1,451.22 = 579.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.61x = 1,451.22 × 579.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.61x = 840,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,970.24/1,051.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.70

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