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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.05, 2,118.08 and 590.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.05, 2,118.08 and 590.18 is: 884.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.05 : 2,118.08 = 590.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.05/2,118.08 = 590.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.05x = 2,118.08 × 590.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.05x = 1,250,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,039.34/1,413.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.64

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