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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.64, 2,115.22 and 588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.64, 2,115.22 and 588.76 is: 882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.64 : 2,115.22 = 588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.64/2,115.22 = 588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.64x = 2,115.22 × 588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.64x = 1,245,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,356.93/1,410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.83

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