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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.96, 2,118.40 and 590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.96, 2,118.40 and 590.56 is: 885.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.96 : 2,118.40 = 590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.96/2,118.40 = 590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.96x = 2,118.40 × 590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.96x = 1,251,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,042.30/1,412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.41

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