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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.66, 2,122.37 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.66, 2,122.37 and 592.50 is: 888.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.66 : 2,122.37 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.66/2,122.37 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.66x = 2,122.37 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.66x = 1,257,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,504.23/1,414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.91

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