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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.86, 2,131.68 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.86, 2,131.68 and 599.22 is: 898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.86 : 2,131.68 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.86/2,131.68 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.86x = 2,131.68 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.86x = 1,277,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,345.29/1,420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.99

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