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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.96, 2,118.08 and 590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.96, 2,118.08 and 590.12 is: 885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.96 : 2,118.08 = 590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.96/2,118.08 = 590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.96x = 2,118.08 × 590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.96x = 1,249,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,921.37/1,411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.24

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