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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.72, 2,131.44 and 599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.72, 2,131.44 and 599.44 is: 899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.72 : 2,131.44 = 599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.72/2,131.44 = 599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.72x = 2,131.44 × 599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.72x = 1,277,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,670.39/1,420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.31

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