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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.84, 1,978.83 and 579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.84, 1,978.83 and 579.09 is: 868.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.84 : 1,978.83 = 579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.84/1,978.83 = 579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.84x = 1,978.83 × 579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.84x = 1,145,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,920.66/1,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.23

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