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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.69, 2,127.96 and 597.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.69, 2,127.96 and 597.72 is: 895.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.69 : 2,127.96 = 597.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.69/2,127.96 = 597.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.69x = 2,127.96 × 597.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.69x = 1,271,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,924.25/1,419.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.92

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