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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.13, 2,179.42 and 1,021.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.13, 2,179.42 and 1,021.22 is: 1,409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.13 : 2,179.42 = 1,021.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.13/2,179.42 = 1,021.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.13x = 2,179.42 × 1,021.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.13x = 2,225,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,667.29/1,579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.43

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