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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.04, 1,733.49 and 599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.04, 1,733.49 and 599.91 is: 900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.04 : 1,733.49 = 599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.04/1,733.49 = 599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.04x = 1,733.49 × 599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.04x = 1,039,937.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,937.99/1,155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.35

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