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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.60, 2,114.38 and 588.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.60, 2,114.38 and 588.25 is: 881.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.60 : 2,114.38 = 588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.60/2,114.38 = 588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.60x = 2,114.38 × 588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.60x = 1,243,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,784.04/1,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.74

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