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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.04, 2,198.80 and 599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.04, 2,198.80 and 599.96 is: 900.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.04 : 2,198.80 = 599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.04/2,198.80 = 599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.04x = 2,198.80 × 599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.04x = 1,319,192.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,192.05/1,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.45

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