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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.94, 2,179.68 and 1,049.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.94, 2,179.68 and 1,049.08 is: 1,447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.94 : 2,179.68 = 1,049.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.94/2,179.68 = 1,049.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.94x = 2,179.68 × 1,049.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.94x = 2,286,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,658.69/1,579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.31

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