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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.08, 2,120.81 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.08, 2,120.81 and 593.28 is: 889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.08 : 2,120.81 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.08/2,120.81 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.08x = 2,120.81 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.08x = 1,258,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,231.19/1,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.79

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