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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.14, 1,601.19 and 579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.14, 1,601.19 and 579.46 is: 869.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.14 : 1,601.19 = 579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.14/1,601.19 = 579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.14x = 1,601.19 × 579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.14x = 927,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,825.56/1,067.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.45

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