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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.17, 1,913.27 and 582.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.17, 1,913.27 and 582.17 is: 873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.17 : 1,913.27 = 582.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.17/1,913.27 = 582.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.17x = 1,913.27 × 582.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.17x = 1,113,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,838.10/1,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.48

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