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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.34, 2,168.12 and 579.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.34, 2,168.12 and 579.66 is: 869.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.34 : 2,168.12 = 579.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.34/2,168.12 = 579.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.34x = 2,168.12 × 579.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.34x = 1,256,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,762.50/1,445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.52

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