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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.71, 2,127.35 and 596.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.71, 2,127.35 and 596.55 is: 895.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.71 : 2,127.35 = 596.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.71/2,127.35 = 596.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.71x = 2,127.35 × 596.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.71x = 1,269,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,072.13/1,417.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.16

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