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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.48, 2,121.72 and 592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.48, 2,121.72 and 592.30 is: 888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.48 : 2,121.72 = 592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.48/2,121.72 = 592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.48x = 2,121.72 × 592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.48x = 1,256,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,694.76/1,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.45

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