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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.27, 2,132.14 and 599.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.27, 2,132.14 and 599.78 is: 899.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.27 : 2,132.14 = 599.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.27/2,132.14 = 599.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.27x = 2,132.14 × 599.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.27x = 1,278,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,814.93/1,421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.77

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