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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.63, 2,116.30 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.63, 2,116.30 and 590.49 is: 885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.63 : 2,116.30 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.63/2,116.30 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.63x = 2,116.30 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.63x = 1,249,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,653.99/1,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.26

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