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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.66, 2,040.12 and 579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.66, 2,040.12 and 579.90 is: 870.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.66 : 2,040.12 = 579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.66/2,040.12 = 579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.66x = 2,040.12 × 579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.66x = 1,183,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,065.59/1,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.12

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