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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.71, 2,114.11 and 587.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.71, 2,114.11 and 587.77 is: 881.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.71 : 2,114.11 = 587.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.71/2,114.11 = 587.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.71x = 2,114.11 × 587.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.71x = 1,242,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,610.43/1,409.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.47

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