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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.68, 2,120.64 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.68, 2,120.64 and 593.20 is: 889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.68 : 2,120.64 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.68/2,120.64 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.68x = 2,120.64 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.68x = 1,257,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,963.65/1,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.22

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