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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.66, 2,359.62 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.66, 2,359.62 and 599.04 is: 898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.66 : 2,359.62 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.66/2,359.62 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.66x = 2,359.62 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.66x = 1,413,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,506.76/1,572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.80

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