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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.45, 1,913.09 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.45, 1,913.09 and 581.64 is: 872.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.45 : 1,913.09 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.45/1,913.09 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.45x = 1,913.09 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.45x = 1,112,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,737.94/1,275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.43

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