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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.26, 2,176.96 and 585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.26, 2,176.96 and 585.50 is: 878.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.26 : 2,176.96 = 585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.26/2,176.96 = 585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.26x = 2,176.96 × 585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.26x = 1,274,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,610.08/1,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.28

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