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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.63, 2,022.94 and 579.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.63, 2,022.94 and 579.13 is: 868.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.63 : 2,022.94 = 579.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.63/2,022.94 = 579.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.63x = 2,022.94 × 579.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.63x = 1,171,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,545.24/1,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.69

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