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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.06, 2,176.82 and 1,105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.06, 2,176.82 and 1,105.49 is: 1,523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.06 : 2,176.82 = 1,105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.06/2,176.82 = 1,105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.06x = 2,176.82 × 1,105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.06x = 2,406,452.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,452.74/1,579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.98

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