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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.25, 2,264.76 and 585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.25, 2,264.76 and 585.32 is: 877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.25 : 2,264.76 = 585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.25/2,264.76 = 585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.25x = 2,264.76 × 585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.25x = 1,325,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,598.00/1,510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.74

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