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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.48, 2,178.81 and 586.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.48, 2,178.81 and 586.77 is: 880.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.48 : 2,178.81 = 586.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.48/2,178.81 = 586.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.48x = 2,178.81 × 586.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.48x = 1,278,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,460.34/1,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.19

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