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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.11, 2,131.95 and 599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.11, 2,131.95 and 599.38 is: 899.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.11 : 2,131.95 = 599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.11/2,131.95 = 599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.11x = 2,131.95 × 599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.11x = 1,277,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,848.19/1,421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.19

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