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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.41, 2,115.97 and 588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.41, 2,115.97 and 588.26 is: 882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.41 : 2,115.97 = 588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.41/2,115.97 = 588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.41x = 2,115.97 × 588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.41x = 1,244,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,740.51/1,410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.54

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