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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.15, 2,131.34 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.15, 2,131.34 and 599.40 is: 898.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.15 : 2,131.34 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.15/2,131.34 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.15x = 2,131.34 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.15x = 1,277,522.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,522.20/1,421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.94

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