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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.17, 2,132.78 and 599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.17, 2,132.78 and 599.68 is: 899.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.17 : 2,132.78 = 599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.17/2,132.78 = 599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.17x = 2,132.78 × 599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.17x = 1,278,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,982.55/1,421.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.95

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