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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.84, 2,114.90 and 587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.84, 2,114.90 and 587.96 is: 882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.84 : 2,114.90 = 587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.84/2,114.90 = 587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.84x = 2,114.90 × 587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.84x = 1,243,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,476.60/1,409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.00

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