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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.70, 2,111.55 and 585.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.70, 2,111.55 and 585.55 is: 878.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.70 : 2,111.55 = 585.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.70/2,111.55 = 585.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.70x = 2,111.55 × 585.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.70x = 1,236,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,418.10/1,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.33

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