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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.33, 2,179.32 and 587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.33, 2,179.32 and 587.25 is: 881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.33 : 2,179.32 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.33/2,179.32 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.33x = 2,179.32 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.33x = 1,279,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,805.67/1,452.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.21

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