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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.68, 2,132.60 and 599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.68, 2,132.60 and 599.80 is: 899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.68 : 2,132.60 = 599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.68/2,132.60 = 599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.68x = 2,132.60 × 599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.68x = 1,279,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,133.48/1,421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.73

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