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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214, 1,822.83 and 599.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214, 1,822.83 and 599.82 is: 900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214 : 1,822.83 = 599.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214/1,822.83 = 599.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214x = 1,822.83 × 599.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214x = 1,093,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,369.89/1,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.63

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