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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.40, 2,116.19 and 588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.40, 2,116.19 and 588.85 is: 883.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.40 : 2,116.19 = 588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.40/2,116.19 = 588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.40x = 2,116.19 × 588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.40x = 1,246,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,104.96/1,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.51

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