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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.72, 2,113.42 and 586.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.72, 2,113.42 and 586.54 is: 879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.72 : 2,113.42 = 586.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.72/2,113.42 = 586.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.72x = 2,113.42 × 586.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.72x = 1,239,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,605.99/1,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.95

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