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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.96, 2,131.36 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.96, 2,131.36 and 600 is: 899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.96 : 2,131.36 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.96/2,131.36 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.96x = 2,131.36 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.96x = 1,278,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,816/1,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.33

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