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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.65, 2,116.22 and 589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.65, 2,116.22 and 589.50 is: 884.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.65 : 2,116.22 = 589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.65/2,116.22 = 589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.65x = 2,116.22 × 589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.65x = 1,247,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,506.99/1,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.35

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