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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.85, 2,130.69 and 598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.85, 2,130.69 and 598.13 is: 897.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.85 : 2,130.69 = 598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.85/2,130.69 = 598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.85x = 2,130.69 × 598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.85x = 1,274,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,429.19/1,419.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.58

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