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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.30, 2,113.96 and 587.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.30, 2,113.96 and 587.43 is: 880.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.30 : 2,113.96 = 587.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.30/2,113.96 = 587.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.30x = 2,113.96 × 587.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.30x = 1,241,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,803.52/1,410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.52

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