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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.76, 2,112.66 and 586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.76, 2,112.66 and 586.58 is: 879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.76 : 2,112.66 = 586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.76/2,112.66 = 586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.76x = 2,112.66 × 586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.76x = 1,239,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,244.10/1,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.67

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