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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.58, 2,198.82 and 599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.58, 2,198.82 and 599.96 is: 900.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.58 : 2,198.82 = 599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.58/2,198.82 = 599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.58x = 2,198.82 × 599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.58x = 1,319,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,204.05/1,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.12

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