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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.86, 2,117.53 and 589.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.86, 2,117.53 and 589.91 is: 884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.86 : 2,117.53 = 589.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.86/2,117.53 = 589.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.86x = 2,117.53 × 589.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.86x = 1,249,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,157.42/1,411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.76

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