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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.70, 2,130.98 and 599.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.70, 2,130.98 and 599.73 is: 898.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.70 : 2,130.98 = 599.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.70/2,130.98 = 599.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.70x = 2,130.98 × 599.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.70x = 1,278,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,009.64/1,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.93

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