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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.04, 2,053.56 and 599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.04, 2,053.56 and 599 is: 898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.04 : 2,053.56 = 599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.04/2,053.56 = 599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.04x = 2,053.56 × 599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.04x = 1,230,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,082.44/1,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.50

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