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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.48, 2,181.82 and 588.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.48, 2,181.82 and 588.78 is: 883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.48 : 2,181.82 = 588.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.48/2,181.82 = 588.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.48x = 2,181.82 × 588.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.48x = 1,284,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,611.98/1,454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.21

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