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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.64, 2,168.51 and 581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.64, 2,168.51 and 581.56 is: 871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.64 : 2,168.51 = 581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.64/2,168.51 = 581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.64x = 2,168.51 × 581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.64x = 1,261,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,107.83/1,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.75

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