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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.01, 2,115.54 and 588.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.01, 2,115.54 and 588.21 is: 882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.01 : 2,115.54 = 588.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.01/2,115.54 = 588.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.01x = 2,115.54 × 588.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.01x = 1,244,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,387.40/1,410.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.54

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