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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.58, 2,169.18 and 580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.58, 2,169.18 and 580.50 is: 871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.58 : 2,169.18 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.58/2,169.18 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.58x = 2,169.18 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.58x = 1,259,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,208.99/1,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.08

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