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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.60, 2,181.03 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.60, 2,181.03 and 588.60 is: 883.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.60 : 2,181.03 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.60/2,181.03 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.60x = 2,181.03 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.60x = 1,283,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,754.26/1,452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.76

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