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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.21, 2,111.87 and 586.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.21, 2,111.87 and 586.27 is: 879.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.21 : 2,111.87 = 586.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.21/2,111.87 = 586.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.21x = 2,111.87 × 586.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.21x = 1,238,112.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,112.53/1,408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.21

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