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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.76, 2,176.20 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.76, 2,176.20 and 585 is: 877.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.76 : 2,176.20 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.76/2,176.20 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.76x = 2,176.20 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.76x = 1,273,077
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,077/1,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.53

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