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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.73, 2,268.51 and 588.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.73, 2,268.51 and 588.17 is: 882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.73 : 2,268.51 = 588.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.73/2,268.51 = 588.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.73x = 2,268.51 × 588.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.73x = 1,334,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,258.18/1,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.02

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