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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.67, 1,823.64 and 599.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.67, 1,823.64 and 599.07 is: 897.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.67 : 1,823.64 = 599.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.67/1,823.64 = 599.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.67x = 1,823.64 × 599.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.67x = 1,092,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,489.16/1,216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.93

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