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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.02, 1,691.13 and 579.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.02, 1,691.13 and 579.21 is: 869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.02 : 1,691.13 = 579.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.02/1,691.13 = 579.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.02x = 1,691.13 × 579.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.02x = 979,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,508.06/1,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.11

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