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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.61, 2,178.92 and 586.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.61, 2,178.92 and 586.45 is: 879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.61 : 2,178.92 = 586.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.61/2,178.92 = 586.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.61x = 2,178.92 × 586.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.61x = 1,277,827.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,827.63/1,452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.68

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