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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.08, 2,178.12 and 587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.08, 2,178.12 and 587 is: 880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.08 : 2,178.12 = 587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.08/2,178.12 = 587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.08x = 2,178.12 × 587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.08x = 1,278,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,556.44/1,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.50

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