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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.62, 2,261.53 and 584.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.62, 2,261.53 and 584.78 is: 876.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.62 : 2,261.53 = 584.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.62/2,261.53 = 584.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.62x = 2,261.53 × 584.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.62x = 1,322,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,494.59/1,508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.63

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