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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.30, 2,114.30 and 589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.30, 2,114.30 and 589.19 is: 883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.30 : 2,114.30 = 589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.30/2,114.30 = 589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.30x = 2,114.30 × 589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.30x = 1,245,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,724.42/1,410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.30

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