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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.43, 2,039.46 and 579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.43, 2,039.46 and 579.46 is: 869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.43 : 2,039.46 = 579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.43/2,039.46 = 579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.43x = 2,039.46 × 579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.43x = 1,181,785.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,785.49/1,359.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.32

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