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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.52, 2,188.98 and 581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.52, 2,188.98 and 581.75 is: 872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.52 : 2,188.98 = 581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.52/2,188.98 = 581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.52x = 2,188.98 × 581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.52x = 1,273,428.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,428.17/1,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.50

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