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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.08, 2,053.56 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.08, 2,053.56 and 599.12 is: 899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.08 : 2,053.56 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.08/2,053.56 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.08x = 2,053.56 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.08x = 1,230,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,328.87/1,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.31

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