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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.20, 2,115.84 and 588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.20, 2,115.84 and 588.24 is: 882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.20 : 2,115.84 = 588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.20/2,115.84 = 588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.20x = 2,115.84 × 588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.20x = 1,244,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,621.72/1,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.59

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