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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.30, 1,677.92 and 599.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.30, 1,677.92 and 599.66 is: 898.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.30 : 1,677.92 = 599.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.30/1,677.92 = 599.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.30x = 1,677.92 × 599.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.30x = 1,006,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,181.51/1,119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.94

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