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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.09, 2,176.76 and 585.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.09, 2,176.76 and 585.41 is: 878.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.09 : 2,176.76 = 585.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.09/2,176.76 = 585.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.09x = 2,176.76 × 585.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.09x = 1,274,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,297.07/1,451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.17

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