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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.04, 2,053.60 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.04, 2,053.60 and 599.52 is: 899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.04 : 2,053.60 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.04/2,053.60 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.04x = 2,053.60 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.04x = 1,231,174.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,174.27/1,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.30

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