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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.70, 2,112.93 and 587.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.70, 2,112.93 and 587.55 is: 880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.70 : 2,112.93 = 587.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.70/2,112.93 = 587.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.70x = 2,112.93 × 587.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.70x = 1,241,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,452.02/1,409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.65

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