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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.44, 2,127.42 and 596.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.44, 2,127.42 and 596.75 is: 894.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.44 : 2,127.42 = 596.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.44/2,127.42 = 596.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.44x = 2,127.42 × 596.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.44x = 1,269,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,527.25/1,419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.39

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