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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.79, 2,127.52 and 596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.79, 2,127.52 and 596 is: 894.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.79 : 2,127.52 = 596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.79/2,127.52 = 596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.79x = 2,127.52 × 596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.79x = 1,267,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,998.94/1,417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.35

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