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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.42, 2,174.82 and 583.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.42, 2,174.82 and 583.72 is: 875.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.42 : 2,174.82 = 583.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.42/2,174.82 = 583.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.42x = 2,174.82 × 583.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.42x = 1,269,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,485.93/1,450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.25

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