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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.52, 2,177.28 and 585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.52, 2,177.28 and 585.84 is: 878.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.52 : 2,177.28 = 585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.52/2,177.28 = 585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.52x = 2,177.28 × 585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.52x = 1,275,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,537.72/1,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.76

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