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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.60, 2,133.54 and 600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.60, 2,133.54 and 600.44 is: 901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.60 : 2,133.54 = 600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.60/2,133.54 = 600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.60x = 2,133.54 × 600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.60x = 1,281,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,058.09/1,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.14

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