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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.58, 1,913.12 and 582.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.58, 1,913.12 and 582.09 is: 873.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.58 : 1,913.12 = 582.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.58/1,913.12 = 582.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.58x = 1,913.12 × 582.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.58x = 1,113,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,600.12/1,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.01

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