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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.45, 2,115.13 and 588.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.45, 2,115.13 and 588.30 is: 882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.45 : 2,115.13 = 588.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.45/2,115.13 = 588.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.45x = 2,115.13 × 588.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.45x = 1,244,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,330.98/1,410.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.22

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