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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.83, 2,131.83 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.83, 2,131.83 and 599.88 is: 899.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.83 : 2,131.83 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.83/2,131.83 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.83x = 2,131.83 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.83x = 1,278,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,850.17/1,421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.44

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