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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.10, 2,367.80 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.10, 2,367.80 and 524.44 is: 786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.10 : 2,367.80 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.10/2,367.80 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.10x = 2,367.80 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.10x = 1,241,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,771.34/1,579.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.38

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