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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.72, 2,027.52 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.72, 2,027.52 and 581.76 is: 873.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.72 : 2,027.52 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.72/2,027.52 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.72x = 2,027.52 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.72x = 1,179,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,530.04/1,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.26

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