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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.54, 1,775.93 and 599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.54, 1,775.93 and 599.24 is: 898.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.54 : 1,775.93 = 599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.54/1,775.93 = 599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.54x = 1,775.93 × 599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.54x = 1,064,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,196.42/1,184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.41

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