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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.59, 2,178.88 and 587.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.59, 2,178.88 and 587.51 is: 881.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.59 : 2,178.88 = 587.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.59/2,178.88 = 587.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.59x = 2,178.88 × 587.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.59x = 1,280,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,101.43/1,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.26

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