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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.14, 1,979.52 and 579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.14, 1,979.52 and 579.44 is: 868.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.14 : 1,979.52 = 579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.14/1,979.52 = 579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.14x = 1,979.52 × 579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.14x = 1,147,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,018.02/1,320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.86

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