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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.90, 2,181.75 and 588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.90, 2,181.75 and 588.22 is: 882.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.90 : 2,181.75 = 588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.90/2,181.75 = 588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.90x = 2,181.75 × 588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.90x = 1,283,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,348.99/1,453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.69

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