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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.63, 2,121.33 and 592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.63, 2,121.33 and 592.59 is: 889.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.63 : 2,121.33 = 592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.63/2,121.33 = 592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.63x = 2,121.33 × 592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.63x = 1,257,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,078.94/1,413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.26

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