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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.94, 2,132.26 and 599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.94, 2,132.26 and 599.16 is: 899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.94 : 2,132.26 = 599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.94/2,132.26 = 599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.94x = 2,132.26 × 599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.94x = 1,277,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,564.90/1,420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.10

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