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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.44, 2,110.56 and 585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.44, 2,110.56 and 585.30 is: 878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.44 : 2,110.56 = 585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.44/2,110.56 = 585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.44x = 2,110.56 × 585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.44x = 1,235,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,310.77/1,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.32

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