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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.71, 2,179.88 and 587.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.71, 2,179.88 and 587.09 is: 880.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.71 : 2,179.88 = 587.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.71/2,179.88 = 587.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.71x = 2,179.88 × 587.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.71x = 1,279,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,785.75/1,452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.96

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