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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.72, 2,268.01 and 588.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.72, 2,268.01 and 588.21 is: 881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.72 : 2,268.01 = 588.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.72/2,268.01 = 588.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.72x = 2,268.01 × 588.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.72x = 1,334,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,066.16/1,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.90

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