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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.53, 2,187.92 and 580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.53, 2,187.92 and 580.82 is: 871.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.53 : 2,187.92 = 580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.53/2,187.92 = 580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.53x = 2,187.92 × 580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.53x = 1,270,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,779.10/1,458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.28

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