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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.68, 2,179.96 and 916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.68, 2,179.96 and 916.92 is: 1,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.68 : 2,179.96 = 916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.68/2,179.96 = 916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.68x = 2,179.96 × 916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.68x = 1,998,848.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,848.92/1,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.35

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