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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.98, 2,178.06 and 586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.98, 2,178.06 and 586.28 is: 879.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.98 : 2,178.06 = 586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.98/2,178.06 = 586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.98x = 2,178.06 × 586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.98x = 1,276,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,953.02/1,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.46

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