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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.77, 2,116.76 and 589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.77, 2,116.76 and 589.22 is: 884.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.77 : 2,116.76 = 589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.77/2,116.76 = 589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.77x = 2,116.76 × 589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.77x = 1,247,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,234.38/1,410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.08

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