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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.71, 2,131.65 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.71, 2,131.65 and 599.76 is: 899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.71 : 2,131.65 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.71/2,131.65 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.71x = 2,131.65 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.71x = 1,278,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,478.40/1,421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.25

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