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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.08, 2,118.12 and 590.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.08, 2,118.12 and 590.74 is: 886.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.08 : 2,118.12 = 590.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.08/2,118.12 = 590.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.08x = 2,118.12 × 590.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.08x = 1,251,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,258.21/1,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.11

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