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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.32, 2,115.72 and 588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.32, 2,115.72 and 588.56 is: 882.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.32 : 2,115.72 = 588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.32/2,115.72 = 588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.32x = 2,115.72 × 588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.32x = 1,245,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,228.16/1,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.94

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