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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.64, 2,179.88 and 871.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.64, 2,179.88 and 871.55 is: 1,202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.64 : 2,179.88 = 871.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.64/2,179.88 = 871.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.64x = 2,179.88 × 871.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.64x = 1,899,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,870.06/1,579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.72

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