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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.08, 2,115.12 and 589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.08, 2,115.12 and 589.28 is: 883.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.08 : 2,115.12 = 589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.08/2,115.12 = 589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.08x = 2,115.12 × 589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.08x = 1,246,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,387.34/1,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.92

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