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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.38, 2,177.18 and 585.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.38, 2,177.18 and 585.70 is: 878.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.38 : 2,177.18 = 585.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.38/2,177.18 = 585.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.38x = 2,177.18 × 585.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.38x = 1,275,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,174.33/1,451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.59

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