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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.58, 2,121.96 and 592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.58, 2,121.96 and 592.73 is: 889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.58 : 2,121.96 = 592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.58/2,121.96 = 592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.58x = 2,121.96 × 592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.58x = 1,257,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,748.92/1,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.14

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