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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.64, 1,601.94 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.64, 1,601.94 and 579.96 is: 870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.64 : 1,601.94 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.64/1,601.94 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.64x = 1,601.94 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.64x = 929,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,061.12/1,067.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.20

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