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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.23, 2,121.68 and 592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.23, 2,121.68 and 592.04 is: 888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.23 : 2,121.68 = 592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.23/2,121.68 = 592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.23x = 2,121.68 × 592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.23x = 1,256,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,119.43/1,414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.20

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