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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.82, 2,177.73 and 585.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.82, 2,177.73 and 585.93 is: 878.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.82 : 2,177.73 = 585.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.82/2,177.73 = 585.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.82x = 2,177.73 × 585.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.82x = 1,275,994.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,994.41/1,451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.89

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