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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.32, 2,197.98 and 599.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.32, 2,197.98 and 599.64 is: 899.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.32 : 2,197.98 = 599.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.32/2,197.98 = 599.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.32x = 2,197.98 × 599.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.32x = 1,317,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,996.73/1,465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.46

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