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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.56, 1,913.36 and 582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.56, 1,913.36 and 582.20 is: 873.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.56 : 1,913.36 = 582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.56/1,913.36 = 582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.56x = 1,913.36 × 582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.56x = 1,113,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,958.19/1,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.31

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