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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.13, 2,131.98 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.13, 2,131.98 and 599.40 is: 899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.13 : 2,131.98 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.13/2,131.98 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.13x = 2,131.98 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.13x = 1,277,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,908.25/1,421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.22

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