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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.37, 2,112.57 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.37, 2,112.57 and 586.44 is: 879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.37 : 2,112.57 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.37/2,112.57 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.37x = 2,112.57 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.37x = 1,238,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,895.55/1,408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.67

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