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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.14, 2,117.12 and 588.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.14, 2,117.12 and 588.99 is: 883.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.14 : 2,117.12 = 588.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.14/2,117.12 = 588.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.14x = 2,117.12 × 588.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.14x = 1,246,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,959.56/1,411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.65

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