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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.23, 2,114.21 and 589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.23, 2,114.21 and 589.12 is: 883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.23 : 2,114.21 = 589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.23/2,114.21 = 589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.23x = 2,114.21 × 589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.23x = 1,245,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,519.58/1,410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.20

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