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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.84, 2,130.02 and 586.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.84, 2,130.02 and 586.91 is: 880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.84 : 2,130.02 = 586.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.84/2,130.02 = 586.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.84x = 2,130.02 × 586.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.84x = 1,250,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,116.45/1,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.46

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