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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.06, 2,114.55 and 588.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.06, 2,114.55 and 588.72 is: 882.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.06 : 2,114.55 = 588.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.06/2,114.55 = 588.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.06x = 2,114.55 × 588.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.06x = 1,244,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,877.88/1,410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.85

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