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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.21, 1,690.80 and 579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.21, 1,690.80 and 579.10 is: 868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.21 : 1,690.80 = 579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.21/1,690.80 = 579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.21x = 1,690.80 × 579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.21x = 979,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,142.28/1,127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.64

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