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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.14, 2,126.86 and 596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.14, 2,126.86 and 596.28 is: 893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.14 : 2,126.86 = 596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.14/2,126.86 = 596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.14x = 2,126.86 × 596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.14x = 1,268,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,204.08/1,419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.64

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