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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.34, 2,177.49 and 585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.34, 2,177.49 and 585.90 is: 879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.34 : 2,177.49 = 585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.34/2,177.49 = 585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.34x = 2,177.49 × 585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.34x = 1,275,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,791.39/1,451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.04

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