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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.70, 2,177.73 and 586.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.70, 2,177.73 and 586.42 is: 879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.70 : 2,177.73 = 586.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.70/2,177.73 = 586.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.70x = 2,177.73 × 586.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.70x = 1,277,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,064.43/1,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.10

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