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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.27, 1,732.39 and 599.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.27, 1,732.39 and 599.36 is: 899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.27 : 1,732.39 = 599.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.27/1,732.39 = 599.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.27x = 1,732.39 × 599.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.27x = 1,038,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,315.11/1,154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.54

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