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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.79, 2,179.44 and 1,159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.79, 2,179.44 and 1,159.41 is: 1,599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.79 : 2,179.44 = 1,159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.79/2,179.44 = 1,159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.79x = 2,179.44 × 1,159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.79x = 2,526,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,858.73/1,579.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.49

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